So.. working on tuning and don't want to damage the distributor. I am running the following distributor.

http://www.amazon.com/ACCEL-59302-Performance-Replacement-Distributor/dp/B000CIE64Q

I can see the screw heads to adjust the mechanical advance, but I think to do it right I need to pull the reluctor, pickup, etc. to get to the centrifugal advance. What is the proper procedure? I've done some searching, and I'm not exactly sure how to get the reluctor off without damaging it.

Can I remove the pickup without having to re-adjust the pickup-to-reluctor position? It looks like the whole plate comes out as one without having to loosen the pickup plate.

Stock 383, want to give some more initial advance to help with cooling at idle, so need to reduce total mechanical advance. Also, running the vacuum advance. Stock cam in this engine.

Thanks!