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Feb 17, 2012 | 06:57 PM

jdemoya

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distributor tool

Where can I buy, borrow the tool to loosen the distributor in a 1985 corvette. Thanks, Joe.

Feb 17, 2012 | 06:58 PM

Coupe89

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Location might help...

Feb 17, 2012 | 07:00 PM

ex-x-fire

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They have a universal dist. wrench, use should find it at most chain auto parts stores (adv auto, auto zone, ect). I use one myself.

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Feb 17, 2012 | 08:20 PM

Muffin

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Originally Posted by ex-x-fire

The have a universal dist. wrench, use should find it at most chain auto parts stores (adv auto, auto zone, ect). I use one myself.

Add Summit, Jeggs to that list.

Feb 17, 2012 | 08:24 PM

John A. Marker

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Here is a link to what you are looking for....the picture will help you find it at your local NAPA or other auto parts store.....

http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5850-Di...sim_sbs_auto_1

Feb 17, 2012 | 08:38 PM

86PACER

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Quote:

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Where can I buy, borrow the tool to loosen the distributor in a 1985 corvette. Thanks, Joe.

Got mine at Sears. It's a 9/16" "Distributor" wrench.

Feb 17, 2012 | 09:00 PM

jdemoya

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Thank you kindly for the information, I will try Sears first, as I live close to one of the stores.
Jdemoya

Feb 17, 2012 | 09:12 PM

pkazsr

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Originally Posted by 86PACER

Got mine at Sears. It's a 9/16" "Distributor" wrench.

I made mine with a 9/16" wrench, a torch, welder, and some scrap steel.
On my lunch break at work of course.

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Feb 18, 2012 | 10:13 AM

twin540

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I made mine with a long 9/16 wrench and a hammer

Feb 18, 2012 | 02:49 PM

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I made mine with a long 9/16 wrench and a hammer

Me too, 40 some years ago

Feb 19, 2012 | 10:02 AM

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ghoastrider1

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I got mine the old fashion way..I stole dads.

Feb 19, 2012 | 10:20 AM

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I made mine with a long 9/16 wrench and a hammer

I cheated and used a vise to hold it while i pounded on it.

Feb 19, 2012 | 10:35 AM

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WW7

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I use a 9/16 wrench with a swivel head. Works great and gives you another reason to by tools...WW

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...&blockType=G13

Feb 19, 2012 | 01:42 PM

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24695bob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ghoastrider1

I got mine the old fashion way..I stole dads.

I LOVE this reply...BECAUSE to be honest I am now 68 and I also stole one from my Dad 40 years ago...

Not only that but I have some Tire Irons and a set of wrenches for a Model T That my Dad stole from his dad.....

My sons are going to end up with certified Antique tools...

Bob G.

Feb 19, 2012 | 04:06 PM

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hitmanpty

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From: panama panama

Ok i had that problem a couple of month ago. Since i am on panama central america. Is very hart to get special tool like this one.
What i did. I just took a regular range and bended. Work perfect. I havet on my tool box now.

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