DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VOLZ1207 · 01-16-2011, 03:29 PM

Hey guys, i was thinking of removing my intake manifold for paint. I have a l-82 350 with 700r4 tranny. And it looks as if the motor is positioned in the rear motor mounting holes which places my distributor under the firewall cutout. Is it still possible for me to remove the distributor,even though it is kinda under the firewall cutout?? I know you have to pull the dist. straight up to remove and/or reinstall, but how long is it and is there any wiggle room after it disengages from the worm gear? Thanks for any info.

benoit454 · 01-16-2011, 05:00 PM

yea it comes straight up, once it's out of the cam gear it has a little wiggle room but not much.

cableguy0 · 01-16-2011, 05:32 PM

Once you pull the cap off it should come right out. its a little tight but it will come out.

VOLZ1207 · 01-16-2011, 06:56 PM

my question is with the engine being so far back in the engine compartment, will i have enough clearance to get it out. it looks as if my motor mounts are in the furthest rearward mounting location making the distributor under the firewall cutout. thanks

allengator · 01-16-2011, 07:58 PM

Yes... Remove the cap and rotor... As soon as the dist drive gear disengages the cam gear you will be able to tilt it towards you and it will just clear...
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VOLZ1207 · 01-16-2011, 08:10 PM

great!! okay i was hoping that i would be able to do that. just had to have someone confirm it. take care.

benoit454 · 01-16-2011, 08:28 PM

I was going to say no real way of knowing unless you measure up and see how much room you got or at least show some pics or something, but try it, if it doesn't then just get it set back in place right and not worry about it.

VOLZ1207 · 01-17-2011, 01:06 AM

yep! i'm gonna git her did! one way or the other! i'll get my bfh out of the toolbox if i have to! lol

cdowns · 01-17-2011, 08:36 AM

i'd take cap off and remove the dizzy holddown(1bolt) try takin dizzy out //if it dont come out that way you then know fer sure that you need to move motor to remove dizzy

01-16-2011, 03:29 PM	#1
VOLZ1207 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MT JULIET, TN Posts: 40	DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT Hey guys, i was thinking of removing my intake manifold for paint. I have a l-82 350 with 700r4 tranny. And it looks as if the motor is positioned in the rear motor mounting holes which places my distributor under the firewall cutout. Is it still possible for me to remove the distributor,even though it is kinda under the firewall cutout?? I know you have to pull the dist. straight up to remove and/or reinstall, but how long is it and is there any wiggle room after it disengages from the worm gear? Thanks for any info. Last edited by VOLZ1207; 01-16-2011 at 05:21 PM.

01-16-2011, 05:00 PM	#2
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT yea it comes straight up, once it's out of the cam gear it has a little wiggle room but not much. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

01-16-2011, 05:32 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT Once you pull the cap off it should come right out. its a little tight but it will come out. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-16-2011, 06:56 PM	#4
VOLZ1207 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MT JULIET, TN Posts: 40	Re: DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT my question is with the engine being so far back in the engine compartment, will i have enough clearance to get it out. it looks as if my motor mounts are in the furthest rearward mounting location making the distributor under the firewall cutout. thanks

01-16-2011, 07:58 PM	#5
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT Yes... Remove the cap and rotor... As soon as the dist drive gear disengages the cam gear you will be able to tilt it towards you and it will just clear... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

01-16-2011, 08:10 PM	#6
VOLZ1207 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MT JULIET, TN Posts: 40	Re: DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT great!! okay i was hoping that i would be able to do that. just had to have someone confirm it. take care.

01-16-2011, 08:28 PM	#7
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT I was going to say no real way of knowing unless you measure up and see how much room you got or at least show some pics or something, but try it, if it doesn't then just get it set back in place right and not worry about it. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

01-17-2011, 01:06 AM	#8
VOLZ1207 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MT JULIET, TN Posts: 40	Re: DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT yep! i'm gonna git her did! one way or the other! i'll get my bfh out of the toolbox if i have to! lol

01-17-2011, 08:36 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: DIZZY REMOVAL vs ENGINE PLACEMENT i'd take cap off and remove the dizzy holddown(1bolt) try takin dizzy out //if it dont come out that way you then know fer sure that you need to move motor to remove dizzy __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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