Distributer hold down bolt. Can’t access.

I have a 73 ranchero with a 351cj. I did points and I need to fix timing. My engine has air conditioning and it’s in the way. Is there a way to do timing without removing the compressor?

 

Go to a decent auto parts house, they will have or can get what is called a "Distributor Wrench ". It will be bent in such a fashion needed to reach under the distributor to get at that hold down bolt. Not expensive and saves a lot of cursing.

 

Old K-D I have had for 40 years!

 

Everyone who diddles with timing has one!

 

I have swivel sockets.

 

I need to buy one also. Is it a standard size or is each distributor hold down bolt different? 1976 351M with factory air.

 

Ford is 1/2", GM is 9/16" for SAE engines. It's why you get two ends.

 

Thanks

 

That's why we're all here! You're quite welcome!

 

Made mine out of an old extra 1/2 wrench. Heated it with a torch then just make your bend.