Guest pgadler Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Hi all,Today I am feeling all thumbs, even a jerk. I have spent some time today doing a tune-up of the ignition my '65 401 Riv.But.... The hold-down nut on the distributor seems to be impossible for me to get at, and free.....First the vacuum advance is in the way, secondly the accelerator linkage on driver side, thirdly the hoses to the heater core under the dashbpard. Trying from the passanger side, I can't get space enough to turn my ring spanner.I tried Youtube and Google to find some tips, but it seems that it is only me that has this problem ???So please;- Exactly what tool do You use to tighten/lossen the hold-down nut on the distributor?- Do You remove anything else to get good access?- Other hints/tips.Not the first time doing tune-up on an engine, but the first time on a nailhead....Patrik,Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) You use a distributor wrench that is designed for this job.It is a box-end wrench and the handle is bent like an L shape. Do a Google search for that.You can also try a socket on a U-joint, but I have less luck with that. Edited March 17, 2012 by Jim_Cannon (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pgadler Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 You use a distributor wrench that is designed for this job.It is a box-end wrench and the handle is bent like an L shape. Do a Google search for that.super thanksYou can also try a socket on a U-joint, but I have less luck with that.Super thanks! I understand Your description. Do You know the size? So I don't need to do trial-and-error-buying.../Patrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsmalling Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 9/16" box on the dist wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Here is a picture of one. It is 1/2" box on one end and 9/16" on the other end. It is 3/8" drive.They are easy to find in the US, might be a bit harder for you to find there.HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slacker1965 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 just make one........weld a piece of scrap to a cheap box-end 9/16, heat & bend the box end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pgadler Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 True, not easy to find in Sweden. But eBay is my friend and I bought one yesterday evening.Thank You all.Patrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Buick Riviera Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 But eBay is my friend and I bought one............Sounds familiar for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 When I got mine I still needed to grind a little off the edge to get it to seat. Good to tune after that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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