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Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the easiest way to undo the 9/16 bolt to adjust the timing easily? The auto transmission dipstick is in the way and I can undo it about 1/20 of a turn at a time, so not impossible but time consuming. Is there a special spanner that can be bought, or am I better off getting an old 9/16 spanner and bending it so it fits around everything easily?
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do you need the engine running? if not, pull of the manifold, saves you a heap of trouble.
If nissan motorsport is nismo, then doesn't that make honda motorsport Homo?
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do you need the engine running? if not, pull of the manifold, saves you a heap of trouble.
If nissan motorsport is nismo, then doesnt that make honda motorsport Homo?
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You could try one of those new ratchet type ring spanners, might be a bit bulky though. I have tried replacing this bolt with a socket head screw because of access in my Torana but it was worse.
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What about a Metrinch 14-15mm socket with one of those flexi extensions, to loosen it. Then cut a 9/16"AF ring spanner cut to about 2" long to turn it for distributor adjustment and to tighten it as much as possible before using the extension again. You c |
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This must be a prob isolated to WBs (and HQ-Z retro-fitted with HEI) because theres enough room in a commodore for a regular (say 5 inches long) 9/16 to fit and turn the dizzy bolt.
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This must be a prob isolated to WBs (and HQ-Z retro-fitted with HEI) because there's enough room in a commodore for a regular (say 5 inches long) 9/16 to fit and turn the dizzy bolt.
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Hi Guys. There is a special spanner designed for just this problem. Its made by the yanks, because this was a common problem on most V8s. Has anyone on this forum tried to loosen the dissy bolt on a Ford Cleveland with A/Cond? The tool comes in 2 Edited by user Wednesday, 23 January 2008 6:03:04 PM(UTC)
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Hi Guys. There is a special spanner designed for just this problem. It's made by the yanks, because this was a common problem on most V8s. Has anyone on this forum tried to loosen the dissy bolt on a Ford Cleveland with A/Cond? The tool comes in Edited by user Wednesday, 23 January 2008 6:03:04 PM(UTC)
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Thanks a lot for the help guys. I'll be buying one of those KD Tools clamp wrenches asap! I think it will pay for itself straight away as it'll take 2 minutes versus 20 minutes. If all else fails I can cut down an old 9/16 spanner.
Mick maybe the auto
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Thanks a lot for the help guys. Ill be buying one of those KD Tools clamp wrenches asap! I think it will pay for itself straight away as itll take 2 minutes versus 20 minutes. If all else fails I can cut down an old 9/16 spanner.
Mick maybe the auto tr
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Its USD17.41 on Amazon + postage. http://www.amazon.com/KD...or-Wrench/dp/B0002STSCQ
 Would it be cheaper locally? James ------------------------------ Edited by user Wednesday, 23 January 2008 8:21:35 PM(UTC)
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Rhys am i pretty sure i have seen them at supercheap autos.
They also have the 3/8 drive flexi head ratchets to do the spark plugs.
Those 2 tools are a must for V8 owners.
Cheers...Mario
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