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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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Car: 1989 Trans am
Engine: LB9
Transmission: auto
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Timing

How do you get to the bolt on the distributor to adjust the timing? I have tried several different ways but I cant seem to get around the lip (I have the lb9)
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 09:42 PM
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Car: 1994 Z28
Engine: 355 LT1
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Re: Timing

They make a wrench that's got a 90 degree bend in it to fit on it. I usually just use a stubby wrench when I do it though.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Car: 1989 Trans am
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Re: Timing

ok thanks it looks like, I will be adding another tool to my inventory
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 07:58 AM
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Car: 1989 Trans am
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Re: Timing

would you happen to know the bolt size?
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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Re: Timing

9/16" they sell the distributor wrench at autozone.
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