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Q & A: Removing Distributor Housing

Friday July 06th, 2007
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
Greetings John!

The camshaft for my 1969 MG-B engine arrived on time . I have begun the rather long process of
dismantling the engine. All has gone very smoothly with one exception. That is, to remove the distributor housing one must remove a single screw that threads into the right side of the block. Well, that screw refuses, at this point, to budge. The slot is very shallow so great care must be exercised so as not to strip that slot. I am soaking the screw with BP Blaster. I am very hesitant to use heat, but it may be necessary. I'd sincerely appreciate any advice and suggestions for removing the retaining screw and keeping it in good condition.

Most Cordially--

David
David!

Use a heavy duty screwdriver in the slot, then give the screwdriver a couple of heavy cracks with your hammer. That will set the blade of the screwdriver more deeply into the head of the screw, and it will shock the screw ... read more