The nut that hold the Distr. down

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Sep 10, 2005 | 10:17 PM

SGT.ROCK

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From: Waynesville,Ohio

Car: 1989 Trans Am

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: 700R

Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 2.77

The nut that hold the Distr. down

I am going to attempt to check and set my timing on my TPI 350 Car and I was wondering how in the H*LL you get to the nut that keeps the distr. from moving? Is there a special wrench that will get into that tight place? If so let me know,PLEASE! A picture of it would be great too so I can go out and buy it.

Thanks .

Sep 10, 2005 | 10:24 PM

TPIgirl

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From: Fairview Heights Illinois

Car: 89 Irocz

Engine: 350TPI $6E

Transmission: 700R4

yep, search "distributor wrench"

I have one but it looks different. I think I got at Autozone.

Sep 10, 2005 | 10:45 PM

Elthesh

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From: Fort Lauderdale

Car: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am

Engine: 305

Transmission: 700r4

Re: The nut that hold the Distr. down

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Originally posted by SGT.ROCK
I am going to attempt to check and set my timing on my TPI 350 Car and I was wondering how in the H*LL you get to the nut that keeps the distr. from moving? Is there a special wrench that will get into that tight place? If so let me know,PLEASE! A picture of it would be great too so I can go out and buy it. Thanks .

Well, like the post above me, you need that wrench. Mine looks different than that one as well. Also, I found 2 kinds at Sears. 1/2 inch and 9/16. You'll want the 9/16. Dunno who else makes them, but Sears had plenty of nice Craftsman distributor wrenches for 9.99 each. <along with a lot of other tools I want and can't afford now

Sep 10, 2005 | 11:15 PM

SGT.ROCK

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From: Waynesville,Ohio

Car: 1989 Trans Am

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: 700R

Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 2.77

Thank You

Many thanks to both of your responces.Looks like Ill be headed to SEARS in the morning.

Sep 11, 2005 | 10:21 AM

whoaru99

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Car: 1991 Z28 w/G92

Engine: 5.7 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

I think mine takes a 14mm...

Sep 11, 2005 | 11:22 AM

Duck

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From: Huntington Beach, CA

Car: 87 IROC 92 Z-28 91 Ragtop

Engine: 5.7

Transmission: 700-r4

Crowfoot wrenches on a combination of extensions worked better better and faster for me, plus they can be used more effectively on other hard-to-reach nuts and bolts.