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Jul 22, 2006 | 12:10 PM

Tom Johnson

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Ignition Points Adjustment Tool

Where can I purchase an ignition points adjustment tool?

Jul 22, 2006 | 12:26 PM

Rockn-Roll

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For a stock distributor you need a flat head screwdriver to adjust the points mount and a 1/8" allen wrench to adjust the dwell. You also need a dwell meter (set to about 30º) unless you want to use a points gap gauge (set to .019"). All of these tools are available at almost any parts store.

Jul 22, 2006 | 12:33 PM

Tom Johnson

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What I am looking for is a long flexible shaft screw driver with a 1/8" allen head on the end.

Jul 22, 2006 | 01:10 PM

yellow 72

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I have one that hasn't been used in years...PM me your address and it's your's

Jul 22, 2006 | 01:58 PM

PRNDL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Johnson

What I am looking for is a long flexible shaft screw driver with a 1/8" allen head on the end.

I never knew such a thing existed. Is there any advantage over a regular little L-shaped allen wrench?

Jul 22, 2006 | 02:00 PM

kaamacat

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Nice thing about the flex driver is, you can set it in there and know your not gonna get a shock. (btw, remember to re-check your timing once you have done the points)

Jul 22, 2006 | 02:21 PM

mirrorfinishman

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Where can I purchase an ignition points adjustment tool?

Here is the one I have got. Of course, like AJ Foyt would say, mine was handed down from my father to me.

http://www.kd-tools.com/2539.htm

Jul 22, 2006 | 08:02 PM

Rockn-Roll

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Originally Posted by PRNDL

I never knew such a thing existed. Is there any advantage over a regular little L-shaped allen wrench?

There's lots of stuff out there that only the professionals know about. Did you know that there are extra long screw drivers...about 4 feet long for adjusting the idle mixture and idle speed? I've got a pair that I've loaned out to a friend which really help on hot days when it's too painful to lean over a hot engine...I'd rather get my tan the old fashion way.

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Jul 22, 2006 | 08:17 PM

TopGunn

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Originally Posted by mirrorfinishman

Here is the one I have got. Of course, like AJ Foyt would say, mine was handed down from my father to me.

http://www.kd-tools.com/2539.htm

I just bought one like this from NAPA, works for the carb and the distributer. About $12 I think.

Bill

Jul 23, 2006 | 01:10 AM

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terry82

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From: columbia city in

i would be carefull giving these tools away,100 years from now they will be worth a lot of cash on e-bay . even better if they had been used on vettes, hahahah

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