Distributer pick up replacement

1993 MERCURY SABLE
125,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOANN BONKA
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Need to know how to take off the metal plate which is just above the pickups on the distributor.
Jul 31, 2016 at 7:58 AM
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HMAC300
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the distributor has to be removed from engine then gear removed to pull up shaft to remove it. see pictures.
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Jul 31, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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JOANN BONKA
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Thank you so very much. I just needed the most simple form of an answer.
Jul 31, 2016 at 9:37 AM
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STRAILER
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Nice work Hmac300

Please use 2CarPros anytime

Best, Ken
Aug 10, 2016 at 4:25 AM
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