Any reason to not sacrifice a '57 distributor for a pre-lube tool?


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By BIGREDTODD - 15 Years Ago
So I have this "extra" dizzy on the '57 engine that I am parting out, and I figured why not make a pre-lube tool out of it, if only for convenience...(and it's freeBigGrin)

Just a well-weathered, original vaccuum advance set-up. Nothing crazy. I'm not bastardizing something of value to someone to someone else, am I?

By charliemccraney - 15 Years Ago
It will be worth something to someone. Go to a salvage yard, pull a small block distributor and use it's shaft. At least then it's like using 1 of 1000 rather than 1 of 100.



Though, it probably won't hurt it to use it this one time.
By Don Woodruff - 15 Years Ago
I used a 1/4 inch drive socket, If I remember I had to turn it down a bit.

DW

By paul2748 - 15 Years Ago
All I use a a 1/4 drive, 1/4 deep socket - works every time. Why make a special tool???? I would recommend a 6 point rather than a 12 point.
By Larry D - 15 Years Ago
paul2748 (2/10/2010)
All I use a a 1/4 drive, 1/4 deep socket - works every time. Why make a special tool???? I would recommend a 6 point rather than a 12 point.

Definately use a 6-point socket, but as paul says this all you'll ever need.  Sell the distributor.

By MarkMontereyBay - 15 Years Ago
All the dealer mechanics I worked with over the years used an oil pump shaft and socket. Use a high speed air ratchet or electric drill. Keep or sell the distributor. If the distributor is from a 57 Tbird with a tachometer drive it is worth bucks.
By slumlord444 - 15 Years Ago
Made mine out of a  spare distributor about 40+ years ago when they were plentiful.
By HT32BSX115 - 15 Years Ago
paul2748 (2/10/2010)
All I use a a 1/4 drive, 1/4 deep socket - works every time. Why make a special tool???? I would recommend a 6 point rather than a 12 point.




That's what I used.



Using a hand-crank "speed" wrench, I can make about 50PSI!!





Regards,





Rick