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DouglasBeale
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Posts: 19
Distributor Wrench
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October 27, 2018, 07:41:56 AM »
Do I need to order the distributor wrench to do the timing on my '86 350, or can I get in there with a regular wrench? I took all emissions stuff off so I have some extra room???
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1986 Chevy K30
4WD Dually
Four Speed 117mm Transmission
NP205 transfer case
Quadrajet
Rapid Roy
Junior Member
Posts: 635
Euless, Texas
Re: Distributor Wrench
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October 27, 2018, 08:17:02 AM »
I have been able to get to mine with a boxed end wrench but it is a very tight space. You can try to see if it will work for you then maybe need the dist wrench.
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1974 Cheyenne 10 LWB STOCK 350 W HEI /TH350/AC/4 BBL Quadrajet
Mopar by Birth
Chevy by Choice
DouglasBeale
Newbie
Posts: 19
Re: Distributor Wrench
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October 27, 2018, 09:06:03 AM »
Yeeeah..., I'm going to have to get out there. Darn cold today, wind, and rain. I don't even want to work on it anymore this season, but the snow's comming soon, and my wife doesn't complain about the expenditures, but she expects snow removal in return. I guess I got to cowboy up and drag myself out there.
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1986 Chevy K30
4WD Dually
Four Speed 117mm Transmission
NP205 transfer case
Quadrajet
Henry
Frequent Member
Posts: 331
Re: Distributor Wrench
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October 27, 2018, 10:52:40 AM »
Hi Doug:
My 76 C-20 has practically nothing in the way of emissions equip and the dist bolt is still very hard to get to...I would go get the special wrench. It is worth it...especially when setting the timing. I bought a great one many years ago at Autozone that is a two-piece design that separates and you can put a ratchet on it as well...Snap-On brand, I recall.
Regards,
Henry
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VileZambonie
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Re: Distributor Wrench
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October 27, 2018, 11:50:35 AM »
This is my favorite one which is probably the same one Henry has too I'm guessing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/KTI-3-8-Drive-Distributor-Wrench-KTI70600/332160747294?epid=1123742455&hash=item4d5652c71e:rk:1:pf:0
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DouglasBeale
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Posts: 19
Re: Distributor Wrench
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Reply #5 on:
October 27, 2018, 01:41:12 PM »
Thanks guys. I'm going to go ahead and order one.
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1986 Chevy K30
4WD Dually
Four Speed 117mm Transmission
NP205 transfer case
Quadrajet
86chevytrk
Newbie
Posts: 43
Newbie
Re: Distributor Wrench
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October 27, 2018, 02:09:38 PM »
I bought a two piece one as well. I found it in the value tool bin at my local hardware store. I think I spent $9.99 for it. I does the job.
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Captkaos
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Posts: 18375
Re: Distributor Wrench
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October 27, 2018, 07:02:58 PM »
YEARS ago, we just took a long box end and heated it up... Still have it somewhere
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Chris Lucas
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Jason S
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Posts: 1561
Re: Distributor Wrench
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October 27, 2018, 07:36:12 PM »
Along the same lines as Captkaos - Took a cheap box/open end wrench and cut the ends off the center section. Then welded the ends to square tubing with an 'L' handle to yield a box end and an open end wrench.
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1973 GMC K2500, Super Custom, Camper Special, 350, TH350, NP203, 4.10's
1974 Chevrolet K10, Custom Deluxe, 350, SM465, NP203, 3.73's
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Da67goatman
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Posts: 757
Burban
Re: Distributor Wrench
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October 28, 2018, 10:50:55 AM »
I use a stubby box end 9/16" and have been able to adjust all of mine through the years
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1989 R2500 Suburban mild 350 TBI 700r4 10.5" 14bolt 4.10 w/ 33s
1992 fullsize Blazer 4x4 35s no lift, 4.10s, Hella driving lights, TJ Flares, Huge bumpers, Snorkel, custom interior
Stewart G Griffin
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Posts: 3324
Re: Distributor Wrench
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October 29, 2018, 04:30:23 PM »
A flex head wrench like this has been working for me:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GearWrench-14-mm-Flex-Head-Combination-Ratcheting-Wrench-9914/202738068
A shorter 14mm, or 9/16th also could work.
It's still a pain, so i'm going to order the special wrench.
This is one area that i think ford, Buick and who ever else that put the distributor up front got it right. On the other hand, you're not adjusting timing everyday.
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