How do you reach your Dist. Screw?

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zZsKyZz

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I stripped my distributer wrench that is bent so I can get in there and now I can't seem to get back at the screw to loosen my distributer for my timing.. What tool do you guys use to get at it? I can't seem to fit anything in there.

Any ideas?

 

parchisi

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I have a wrench that has a kinda Z shape so it will reach low, but I imagine a socket with that one swivel type attachment that will allow you to access a bolt from any angle would work too.

 

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parchisi said:

I have a wrench that has a kinda Z shape so it will reach low, but I imagine a socket with that one swivel type attachment that will allow you to access a bolt from any angle would work too.

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Yeah, mine was like a Z, but it stripped... Damn 'made in china' tools..
I tried a socket, tried a rachet, a wrench... nothing wants to fit..

 

final5-0

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I got a Dizzy Wrench

but honestly ........

I usually use a small box end wrench

I do not loosen or tighten the bolt with the motor running

I loosen it to where the dizzy will turn with a bit of effort
then
Bump the dizzy to set it.

That bolt will keep the dizzy stable when snug

It doesn't have to be ... really tight!

Grady

 

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got it...just had to threaten it.

 

Bosko5.0

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I had to adjust timing yesterday, I used a 1/2" open end wrench put it in between idley pulley and water pump, can only adjust bolt engine off, oh watch out area is hot!

 

HISSIN50

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I use a 1/4" ratchet, short and long 1/4" extension and a 1/4" swivel joint.

 

OrangeMustangGt

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HISSIN50 said:

I use a 1/4" ratchet, short and long 1/4" extension and a 1/4" swivel joint.

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SVTCobra306

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I use a long extension with a "wobble" end and a crow's foot open-end socket... I tighten mine with the motor running and a buddy on the timing light.

 

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zZsKyZz said:

I stripped my distributer wrench that is bent so I can get in there and now I can't seem to get back at the screw to loosen my distributer for my timing.. What tool do you guys use to get at it? I can't seem to fit anything in there.

Any ideas?

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i bought a 1/2" 3/8 12pt swivel socket from sears years ago. that plus a small extension is all you need.