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Old 07-25-2011, 10:02 AM
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Help getting the distributor not loose

I was wondering what the secrect is to get to the distribtor nut on the intake loose to adjust my timing the car is a 89 formula L98 TPI I have distributor wrenches but the only place ia can get the wrench to fit i have no room to loosen the nut i hit the fuel rail any tricks or suggestions thanks
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Re: Help getting the distributor not loose

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I was wondering what the secrect is to get to the distribtor nut on the intake loose to adjust my timing the car is a 89 formula L98 TPI I have distributor wrenches but the only place ia can get the wrench to fit i have no room to loosen the nut i hit the fuel rail any tricks or suggestions thanks

If you have an offest distributor wrench you should have no problems
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i do it seems that when i get it on the bolt i have no place to turn it the wrench hits the fuel rail whats the best way to go after the bolt
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Remove the coil, it will give you more room. 2 bolts.
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Re: Help getting the distributor not loose

If it's never been loosened before it can be tough to break it loose. Liberal doses of penetrating oil (PB Blaster) overnight can make the job a lot easier. Most quality distributor wrenches can be wiggled in from several angles to get at it. And removing the coil will definitely get you extra room on that side.
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I use a 3" and a 6" extension with the round tips so they swivel around the obstacles.
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