What can I use to get to the dist. hold down bolt??? Its an 89GTA 5.7.... I cant seem to get to it... I am 8* retarded, base, HELP!!

 

Most auto part stores sell a distributor wrench that is bent in a "L" shape and is designed to get at the hold down bolt.

Some kits come with two, 1/2" and 9/16". The other end of the wrench fits a standard 3/8" drive ratchet.

If the store sells more than one kind, get the more expensive (hardened) one with 12 points because the cheaper ones can strip over time and won't loosen the bolt ay longer.

Fortunately for me I can reach mine in the 86 Vette with an open end 9/16".

I installed a stud and nut too so as not to run the risk of stripping out the manifold threads.

Jake

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1986 Corvette Coupe, 415 CID, Edelbrock 6073s, ZZ9

[This message has been edited by JakeJr (edited November 18, 2000).]

 

I bought a dist. wrench, BUT, the way it is bent, it sits between the fuel rail and something else. This car runs a 14.5 with 8* retarded timing, and some other probs. Help me get it to run right!!! Thanks for the help so far.

 

B L A D E - (did I spell that right?)

I use a long (about 10" or 12") extension off a ratchet or breaker bar with a crow's foot...

KAM

 

Blade,
If you have a 350 TPI, what I do is remove the front bolt that holds the ignition coil and then loosen the rear bolt so that I can pivot the coil out of the way. This allows room to get to the distributor hold down bolt, using the distributor wrench.
DS

 

I have a Sears Craftsman Distributor wrench, it was like $12 and works very well. No problems getting at the bolt, the wrench is good sized and fits perfectly.