what's the trick to swap ignition modules what socket size !

lookn4dirt · Post by **lookn4dirt** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:51 am

got a 2.8 84 bII need to swap out an ignition module but muh sockets won't reach and muh deeps don't seem to fit ? what size is the screws and is there a trick to getting it off ?? Thanks guys !!

FatMan · Post by **FatMan** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:44 am

if i remember correct on my 89 fullsize it was a weird metric size something like 6.5 or 5.5 mm... i do remeber it being a pain in the a$$ though.

lookn4dirt · Post by **lookn4dirt** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:03 am

thanks a TON, I'll go buy some today. stupid little sockets !!!!

LarryA · Post by **LarryA** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:13 am

If you find the correct size and it will not fit into the hole leading to the screw/bolt, there is a trick we used to do but it will weaken the socket for other uses. Get the right size and grind the sides thinner so it fits into the recess. I did this to get the module off my '90 B2 distributor but I can't find the socket right now to tell you what size it was. It may have even benn a standard six point nut driver I did the grinding on. At any rate the thinning allows the socket to get to the bolt.

eisle89 · Post by **eisle89** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:44 pm

Or go to AutoZone and buy the tool for $5

desrt_rat · Post by **desrt_rat** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:07 am

that would be to easy plus i like to be creative.