Essex v6 cam shaft wont withdraw!

[Erich Stahler]

Trying to withdraw camshaft from front of engine in my 3000m, engine is still in car.
Heads off, tappets out, gingerly turning and pulling out , refuses to come out more than 3 lobes, any ideas or advice welcome.

[Erich Stahler]

Mr2Mike said:

Distributor removed?

You might have a point!