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Thank you all for the replies. I’ve already tossed the distributor. The teeth were all intact but had some scratching/gouging on them. Already planned on using a new one. I’ll make sure to use a regular flow oil pump as well. Unfortunately I’ll have to put off working on it for a bit. I’m...

Finally got the distributor out. Had to pound it out from the bottom. Not sure what caused it to get stuck. The teeth on the distro looked fairly ok. However, the cam has definitely lost a lot of teeth. Here’s a picture of what I found in the oil pan. Could any of this come from anything...

Will check those items. But I think the metal came from the cam. From what I can tell right now, the teeth on the distro shaft are intact.

Oh joy, I believe fun times are ahead. The new oil pump is high volume. Is that fine or should I get a regular flow? As far as I know it’s the original engine, which is why I went with high. I pulled the timing cover and dropped the oil pan. The oil pump and shaft came off just fine...

I know timing can’t be adjust under the timing cover. I meant to pull the cover in order to get to the bottom of the distributor shaft. It will rotate a bit with the clamp loose. Only the housing will lift slightly, maybe 1/8 inch. There is no upwards movement on the shaft. I’ve...

I’ve been trying to get the distributor off and it’s not coming. It’ll still turn with the cam so it’s not bound up that way. Both the distributor and oil pump are new. When I removed the old distributor it only took minor convincing. There wasn’t any issues getting the new distributor in...

Thank you all for the responses. I get continuous spark. I’ll try adjusting the cylinder and distributor. The timing blade (not sure correct name) is present on the block. However, the timing marks on the balancer are gone due to rusting. I can feel the piston in #1 when it comes up. If I...

I recently picked up a 72 coupe with a 302 engine.  The previous owner began repairing the car after an accident.  Damage was pretty much only to the front end (up to the radiator / support).  The car was "running when last moved".  However, I'm not sure exactly how long since that supposedly...