Y-block distributor wrench ?

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svmsr1044

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Can anyone tell me what the best distributor wrench is for the Ford y-block distributor hold down bolt?? Brand, part no., picture?
Thanks,
Steve
 
WalMart, Auto Zone, NAPA, most tool houses.
 

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No, it's not a 9/16, it's a 1/2. You can just use a short 1/2 box end wrench, but most guys tighten them down to at least 95# torque so that might be difficult. Anyway, Snap-on S8564B is the correct one, but S9707 will also work tho in my estimation, not as well in a tight situation. They will pretty much work on all Fords.
 
I have one like Miker shows. Had it for at least 60 years. One end is 1/2" other end is 9/16". Works great.
Ben
 
I don't have any of those. I happen to have a double-offset 1/2" and 9/16" box end wrench that is perfect for the distributor hold-down clamp bolt. I didn't buy it in a store. Probably picked it up in a rummage sale in the early '70's. It is a dandy. I use it for a lot of stuff. Never seen one like it anywhere in any size.
 
If you have one of those sets of 1/8" drive sockets and reversible socket wrench, it would probably work also (without an extension). But you'd need to stand on the exhaust manifolds like I do when using my offset wrench. It don't need to be super tight. They got a lockwasher on 'em. The original bolt is 1/2" hex.
 
CrownVic55 said:
I have one like Miker shows. Had it for at least 60 years. One end is 1/2" other end is 9/16". Works great.
Ben
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After dropping a number of wrenches down on top of the bell housing, I took my favorite 1/2 - 9/16 box and ran a shoe lace through the big end. Wrap it around your wrist twice and get to work. It was never lost.
 
Daves55Sedan said:
If you have one of those sets of 1/8" drive sockets and reversible socket wrench, it would probably work also (without an extension). But you'd need to stand on the exhaust manifolds like I do when using my offset wrench. It don't need to be super tight. They got a lockwasher on 'em. The original bolt is 1/2" hex.
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I would think 1/4" is what you mean.I like Dons idea I do not know how many times I dropped mine never thought of shoe lace idea.
 
Thank you all for the input. I bought a Snapon S8564B and a Proto 6540 on e-bay, both work OK, the Proto 6540 works the best. Yes, they are 1/2".
Regards,
Steve
 
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