distributor cap remove help
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Drifting
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From: panama panama
distributor cap remove help
I need help to remove my distributor cap. in my 1986 vette.
I enconter a problem when I try to remove rear screw. in the back part of the distributor cap. my hand dont fit in so small space. is there any special way to remove this. since the space between the fire wall and the distr.cap is so small
I enconter a problem when I try to remove rear screw. in the back part of the distributor cap. my hand dont fit in so small space. is there any special way to remove this. since the space between the fire wall and the distr.cap is so small
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From: Bowling Green Ky
I need help to remove my distributor cap. in my 1986 vette.
I enconter a problem when I try to remove rear screw. in the back part of the distributor cap. my hand dont fit in so small space. is there any special way to remove this. since the space between the fire wall and the distr.cap is so small
I enconter a problem when I try to remove rear screw. in the back part of the distributor cap. my hand dont fit in so small space. is there any special way to remove this. since the space between the fire wall and the distr.cap is so small
Instructor
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From: Bowling Green Ky
I missed this part. If you need a guide, a manual, the Haynes is ideal for what you are doing. The Factory Manual is more comprehensive, but is intended for trained GM techs, not the diy'ers. also, your 86 version of the FSM is not readily available.
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Let me rephrase that: IF you are going much beyond a simple tune up the FSM is absolutely essential. There are some DIY'ers who, me being one, who get far deeper that the Haynes level.
Last edited by Muffin; Sep 19, 2011 at 04:03 PM.
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From: Jacksonville FL
And I removed the 30 screws that holds the drip edge to the cowl. 
Kinda more work than necessary but it worked great and allowed access to do what I needed. Didnt have to mess with the timing that was already fine tho.
Kinda more work than necessary but it worked great and allowed access to do what I needed. Didnt have to mess with the timing that was already fine tho.
