I'm afraid I have to disagree with you on that. The single bolt loosens the
clamping function of the plate for adjustment. The elongated holes in the
plate allow adjustment for fitting the distributor through the plate into
the engine without binding. I'll assemble the plate on to the distributor,
then insert it into the engine, hand tighten the nuts, remove the
distributor, and then tighten them with a socket.
That's why the single bolt is easy to reach, so you can loosen it for
setting the timing.
Stuart
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Howard [mailto:mgbob@juno.com]
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 4:52 AM
To: macgroup@comcast.net
Cc: ladaniels@sbcglobal.net; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Starting problem
Keep in mind that the distributor is clamped with one bolt to the
plate, and it is the plate that gets moved for adjustment. Its bolt holes
are slotted to permit some movement. Once the distributor is set into
the plate, it can rest there for years without being moved again, all the
movement being done at the plate.
7/16 is the right size. Unfortunately, the distributor clamp bolt is
the eay one to get at; the plate bolts are more difficult as they can be
seen or felt but not seen and felt.
Bob
Stuart wrote:
>
> Regarding the distributor wrench, I've always used a short 7/16"
> open end wrench with no problem. You don't have to tighten too hard, or
> you'll crack the flange on the distributor (BTDT). If the bolt head is
rounded,
> try to get a better one from a recycler.
> > Good luck!
> > Stuart MacMillan
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