Distributer Bolt

[gungfusemaj]

Having problem getting my Distributer Bolt loose I can not get "on top " of it or get a could enough angle from the side is there a easier way???? Some one tightnen the hell out of it.

 

[HO93LX302]

well first soak it in some lubricant (power lube, wd40 something like that) then get a swivel socket or a swivel to go inbetween the socket and extension.. just pray it doesn't break off

 

[gungfusemaj]

anybody else, It is a wierd angle and I just cant seem to get it a stick my impact wrench in there.

 

[5.0Droptop]

I use a long extension with a u-joint and a shallow socket. 1/2 fits good. And I go from up top.

 

[HISSIN50]

ahh did someone say impact wrench???????? eeekkk.
i use a 1/4" socket and 1/4 swivel and 1/4 extension or two. you will want to adapt it to 3/8 and use a 3/8 ratchet if its in there that tight. should give a nice click and loosen up or break off. do as said, and soak it in pb or wd.
with the 1/4 stuff, the socket fits pretty nice and square.
good luck.

 

[ashford]

take the cap and cap adaptor off, get a brass punch and a 1 lb hammer and beat the crap out of it, thrn it should come

 

[Fox Saleen 163]

Has anyone mentioned a distributor wrench? Buy one if you don't have one. Should have 9/16 on on side and 1/2 on the other. Makes getting to that bolt very simple.

 

[Killer95Stang]

Yup.. I second the distributer wrench... If your short on funds, you can even get by with the cheapy from Pepgirls.. for $4.99... It works every time, and requires no funky angles, swivels, or swearing.. well ... swearing is optional...

 

[Black331Stang]

i got mine off with a regular wrench
maybe because no accessories were on the car?

 

[Fox Saleen 163]

Yes, the A/C or power steering (whichever you have on top) gets in the way of a regular wrench.

 

[gungfusemaj]

thanks I got the ditr. wrench funky looking but it should work.

 

[Carney Woods]

It's always easier with the right tools. A good distribrutor wrench is the easiest way.