Distributer gear

[Tulsa Time]

In the process of remote mounting my TFI module, I discovered the hall effect switch connector was melted. So as I tried to remove the shaft to replace it, I discovered the gear is a very tight fit. The only way I could get it off was with a 3 jaw puller. The Puller damaged the gear so I ordered another gear. This one is also a tight fit so I heated it to slide it on but before I could get it positioned correctly it got tight. I let it cool for a couple of hours (had to take the boy to Tae Kwon Do) and tried to pull it back off. Now I've damaged this gear too!
Should it be such a tight fit?
Is there a special tool?
I must be doing something wrong since the hall effect switch is a stocking item but no one in the state stocks the gear.

 

[Tulsa Time]

Sorry. 1985 2.3 FI

 

[mikepotts]

you need a shop press. if you dont have access to one... just get a reman'd dizzy from a parts house. how about this...
http://www.autozone.com/R,1313365/vehicleId,1071902/initialAction,partProductDetail/store,2315/partType,00030/shopping/partProductDetail.htm
yeah, it is probably more than you want to spend, but on the bright side... it would all be new!

 

[Tulsa Time]

I found a tool made for removing the distributor gear. Why it's a press fit I'll never know. Another one of Ford's better ideas I guess.
I have another gear on order. I talked to a friend that I used to work with and he said he could press it on for me.

 

[4b316]

We open it up a mil.makes all the difference in the world.

 

[Tulsa Time]

Got the gear, got it pressed on and got the truck together again. Runs like a champ with the new hall effect switch. I hope remote mounting the TFI module solved my engine dieing problem on hot days. I guess I'll find out in May or June.