How do I get the rotor off my S-10?

[clovis]

Sorry to ask such a dumb question...

I have the distributor cap pulled off my S-10. How do I get the rotor off?

4.3 V6, TBI, 1995.

Is there a screw in the center of the cap that holds it on?

Thanks!!!!

Again, sorry to be so dumb....

[Beeman]

I believe that is a push on rotor. You can take a large screwdriver and go under the rotor, twist the screwdriver forcing the rotr upwards, should pop right off.

[Wis Bang 2]

Should be just a push on/pull off. If it has been on there a long time you will need to pry it up like Beeman said.

Get a haynes manual, it has pictures and how to sections...

[clovis]

Okay....thanks for the input.

The rotor cap is back by the firewall, and I can't see over the top of the thing. I felt for a screw in the top, and looked on all sides to make sure there wasn't a set screw.

I ran out of time before I could get something to stand on to get a better look.

BTW, should I use a block of wood to pry against?

As well, could a guy use a BFCL? (Big Freaking Channel Locks)

Thanks!!!!!!!

[Beeman]

Just put the big blade between the bottom of the rotor and the reluctor and twist the blade. Don't attempt prying or you might do damage.

[clovis]

Okay...Thank you!!!!

[ninny]

While you have it off, I'd replace it. They're not that expensive and it would be a good preventative measure.

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[clovis]

Well, it turns out that it was the problem...that or the cap.

FWIW, I worked and worked at getting that rotor off. It finally shattered into 87 pieces, so replacement was a must....not an option. That thing was really stuck on the end of the shaft! I used all my might, as did Dad when he showed up, with no avail.

The old cap and rotor said Delco Remy. I wonder if it was the original cap and rotor? As brittle as that one was, it makes me wonder if they were original to the truck?

Truck runs great after a new distributor cap and rotor...and starts like a new one!!!!

Thank you!!!!!!!