I am working a 56 Victoria. Probably not an original engine. The distributor is frozen in the block. What is the best way to break it loose?

Thank You. I have been using PB blaster for about 4 days. I am not in a hurry, so I will keep at it. It gave me a flashback to 1961.I was a senior in high school.  I had a 55 2 door that I was using to commute to school. I tried to adjust the timing and the Distributor was stuck. I stopped at a local garage and asked for help. The mechanic tried and failed. I thanked him drove off and I still remember he look in the mechanic's eyes. Now I know, I should have given him a couple of bucks for trying.

i agree with b blue,tho for different reason,the dist is aluminum and will expand more than cast iron.try packing ice around the base for a few hrs. they can be mean to get out. if you get it out a newer 1 with a ring they have more clearance, or get a bit off where the dist goes into the block. and us a gasket as it may leak with the increased clearance

I have used a co2 fire extinguisher with some light taps works like a charm . Aim right out the base and give it a good shot

NEVER NEVER put a gasket between the distributor and the block.In fords service manual it states that the measurement from bottom of gear to housing shoulder has a .005" tolerance.Using a gasket under the distributor will mess up that measurement.

Same thing for an "O" Ring on the Housing. There is a Groove for One but not used in this Case.