Is there a special wrench for the distributor nut?

[Quickstep192]

I know this probably sounds dumb, but I'm wondering if there's a special tool or a certain wrench to tighten the nut that holds the distributor in position when adjusting timing. On mine (as I'm sure many are), the vacuum advance prevents me from getting a socket in there, and a box or open end wrench can only move a few degrees before hitting something. Is there a special wrench?

[faverymi]

I use 13mm crowfoot with a socket extension and a ratchet.

Hope it helps

[DRACO A5OG]

+1

[Oh Haha]

+2

[regnihe]

I bought a 13mm open end from Sears, heated it and bent it to the angle needed. I use that in combination with the crow's.

[Quickstep192]

I found this custom made tool on Ebay!


13mm Crow Foot Extended Flare Nut Tubing Line Wrench 3 8 Drive 6 Point | eBay

[jrolstin]

stubby 13mm works fine, but a little awkward...

[Josh D]

I use a distributor wrench that I bought at the local auto parts store. It's bent around the distributor and utilizes a 3/8 drive. Looks just like this one:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/oes-25289?seid=srese1&gclid=CKX6-pfaicECFRJk7Aod2xsA9g

[cmcfaul]

a small wiggle socet works well. 13 MM socket that allows an angle (like a CV)...Sears. Comes in handy for other things like heat exchanger nuts.

Chris

73 911 E

[Bill Verburg]

I've got a bunch of funky bent end wrenches, 13mm crows foot for the distributor

[porsche930dude]

wheres all youre tools Bill? If i had that little in each drawer id need about 25 tool boxes lol yeah i just rummage around in there till I find something thatll work. its not like you need to move it every day

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by porsche930dude

wheres all youre tools Bill? If i had that little in each drawer id need about 25 tool boxes lol yeah i just rummage around in there till I find something thatll work. its not like you need to move it every day

I'm organized and yes, there tools in a dozen chests, I try to keep them sorted by function

For instance some(but not all) of the torque wrenches

[porsche930dude]

nice. maybe ill get some shots of my box and see how Dis functional it is. I know where everything is but people seem to put stuff back in just wherever it fits.

[dicklague]

ME TOO....I would not have enough garage space if I had tool empty tool boxes like that.

[911pcars]

Most major tool manufacturers (Snap On, Vim, Proto, etc.) make distributor wrenches, SAE and Metric. Peruse eBay for a wide variety of shapes. Can also use to access heat exchanger hex nuts.

Sherwood

[Baby]

Fwiw, I use a regular 13mm open ended wrench. 1/8 turn, flip, 1/8 turn, repeat a couple more times and finish with fingers.