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Timing HELP please!

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Old 12-23-2004, 04:11 PM
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Timing HELP please!

Well yesterday i went out with high hopes of advancing the timing on my truck... I've been reading the posts on how to do it and it didnt seem too difficult untill i tried to get a wrench on the top and bottome nuts!! IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TO THE BOTTOM NUT!!!

I only have straight box end wrenches, but it looks like I'm using the wrong tool.

Wannadiesel said he used the S-shaped wrenches.....is that the only tool for the job???

Any help or suggestons would be appriciated!
Old 12-23-2004, 06:40 PM
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That's the best tool I've found. Harbor Freight S-Wrenches, $10.
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only other thing is to put your wrench in a vise, heat it up good and bend it to make your own.
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Thanks guys, ill be headin down there after X-mas to pick some up for sure....
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Thanks to the local dealer my top bolt was loose when I changed mine.
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