86 pacer eric

Stupid question I know but for the life of me I can't get to the 2 back screws on the cap.
My hands are to big to come in on the side so I guess come in at the top but I'm having a time trying to find the size is it standard or metric.
So any help would be help full a pic would be perfect thanks

joeld

I use this type of extension, works good.

Joel

http://www.homedepot.com/p/eazypower...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

cmontel727

I thinks its either a 7 or 8mm. I use a 1/4 wobble extension from the top. Works perfect.

86 pacer eric

Ok thanks that's what I'm talking about I spent more than 3 hours today trying to get to those 2 screws in the back I just couldn't get in their

Cliff Harris

The screws in the distributor cap have 1/4" hex heads. I use a 6" long 1/4" extension to get in there.

Note that the distributor has to be oriented correctly to get access to those rear screws.

brushmor

I just mark the distributor, loosen the locking bolt, and rotate back and forth to get access.

Gibbles

mine has the little spring loaded L shaped arm

even then it's a pain to get to the back ones....

DanielRicany

That is an aftermarket distributor

Gibbles

nope!
it's an 84

86 pacer eric

I tried a combination of extensions with a swivel wrench and the problem is I can't get on their level it looks like the cap sits back a little plus that weatherstrip for the hood over hangs just enough so I can't get a straight shot

I have an 86 and from what I can tell from the front 2 it's just a small screw not those L brackets so the last thing I want to do is strip those back 2
So I tried to come from the side with a combination wrench the problem with that is cause the screw is small size so is the wrench to do it and I got man sized hands so that makes this complicated
I say this cause the guy across the street who is a mustang lover came and got in the mix and was laughing oh it's a 5 min job but his cap is out in the open so I guess you got to have a vette to understand so all the input from you guy's is helpful. Thanks

Hot Rod Roy

It's easy if you've got an '84! I made an extra-long screwdriver for mine from a 1/4 inch dia. rod. That same tool works great for orienting my oil pump drive so my distributor will drop into place.



(Thanks, Cliff)

cmontel727

You need to get a set if these wobble extensions. I got mine from home depot like fifteen dollars.

86 pacer eric

Those look like what I ordered from Amazon a co worker and I were talking and the point of 1/4 vs 3/8 came up and honestly I just don't see the day and night difference I tried a 6 inch 3/8 extension and the problem was the socket wouldn't sit flat on the screw and I do not want to stip it. So for arguments sake what is the difference how is 1/4 gonna fit better

cmontel727

The thinner extension and the ability to wobble the socket off center will allow you to access the nut perfectly from the top. I initially tried to use a 3/8 extension and it hits the side of the distributer not allowing the socket to seat properly on the nut. Once you try using a 1/4" extension you will see the difference it makes.