Reaching Distributor Hold-Down Bolt

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Oct 22, 2006 | 11:12 PM

abboq

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Reaching Distributor Hold-Down Bolt

Do you all have any suggestions for reaching the distributor hold-down bolt on a 1978 F-250 with air conditioning? The wrench I tried was fairly slim. I could get to the bolt head, but I didn't have enough arc to loosen the bolt, and I couldn't slide the wrench under the vacuum advance (there is very little clearance). There doesn't seem to be enough room to put a socket over the bolt, so I don't think I have a tool that will get to it. Is there a better method I should try, or is there a tool I can purchase for this?

Thank you in advance for any help that you can provide,
Joel

Oct 22, 2006 | 11:19 PM

timothy47129

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How about a distributer wrench available at any auto parts store for under 10 bucks.Or take a wrench heat it up with a torch and bend it.You also might try a socket and some swivels.

Tim

Oct 23, 2006 | 01:08 AM

Mil1ion

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This is what one design looks like.

http://shoptoolsshoptools.com/shopdi...at=Distributor

Oct 23, 2006 | 08:25 AM

trinogt

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I have one that has a 1/2" and a 9/16" box end offset wrench. Bought it 20 years ago and it still comes in handy at times. I got it specifically for a 1977 351M with a/c, but will likely work with any engine that has the compressor interference.