Easy way to remove distributor reluctor on car?

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I'm changing distributor springs to tune the advance curve. Pulling the reluctor with the distributor in the car is a pain. I've always used two large screw drivers and pried up on each side but it's tough to do on a car with A/C. Is there a better way to do it?

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Thanks guys, I figured most everyone was using the screwdriver method but I wanted to see if anyone had come up with something clever. It's not hard to gouge the soft aluminum body or nick the reluctor if you're not careful. It's too bad Chrysler buried the springs down there like that.
I saw that there were two slots for the pin but never knew why. I just always put it back the way it was. Now I know what the other slot is for.
I've heard of an adjustable vacuum advance but not an externally adjustable mechanical one. I'd like to know more. Who makes it, where can you get it?

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I've used a battery clamp puller

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I think that would do it

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I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish, here. It takes less time to yank the dist than it does to fight with it!!!!! It can only go back in two ways, so all you have to do when you yank it out is make a quick note of the general direction the rotor points. If you are changing advance springs, you're gonna want to recheck the timing anyhow

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Wow the voice of reason on Moparts
Gus

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I've used a battery clamp puller

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I've used that method several times too with complete success. Some battery pullers (like mine) have a pointy tip in the middle and don't give enough travel because the tip goes down into the center of the distributor shaft. A washer with a small hole and a large OD solves that.