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Looking for a tool that removes the insulating block from my 235 distributor. looks like a nut driver but short on one end, on the other it has a round stud with hole in center with two tits to unsrew nut. Have a retired friend that has one but like anyone with tools I know wont give it up for any price. The only markings on it are "AMALITE". Thanks for the help in advance.

*Brian,

Looks like no one has advice. I bought my distributor tool from NAPA many years ago and have no idea of its name or part number. I think the tool is still available but I do not know where.

Somewhere I read that an adequate tool can be made from a cheap screwdriver. The width of the head/blade of the screwdriver should be ground to the diameter of the little metal retainer in the insulating block. Then cut out a slot in the middle of the blade to match the diameter of the screw/post. A Dremel tool with grinding disc should suit this job. If my description is not clear, let me know and I will post a drawing later today.

Good luck,
Tim

*Brian: most every factory service tool that has been used on GM products since they started building cars and trucks has come from basically 2 sources-

Kent-Moore Tool Company Warren, Mi.

Owatonna Tool Company Owatonna, Mn.

Go to site: www.otctools.com

talk to the customer service folks and see if they can help. Kent-Moore was bought out by OTC many years back in the 70's I think. These people are the tool experts. In addition to the factory service tools they also make aftermarket tools for Lisle, Klein, Craftsman, Proto, Snap-on and many others. If they have the tool in stock they will be able to direct you to nearest dealer. If not and the tool is obsolete maybe they could fax you a blueprint of the original which they may still have, worth a shot anyway.

Good Luck and Think Chevy!!!

*Brian,

I have a K-D No. 2025 distributor tool that is the one your looking for. Don't know if it's available anymore. I bought mine sometime in the 70's.

Thank you all for the help hope I can find one.

*Brian,

Please let us know if (where) you find one. K-D's catalog does not seem to list one and I sent them email to find out if it is still available but no reply yet.

Good luck,
Tim

*Brian, I'm not sure but I think I know what tool you're describing. My '54 that I got in the late '70's came with tool that you describe made by the owner of the truck from a hacksaw blade.
He ground down the outside edges of the blade to fit in the hole in the side of the distributor then started filing with a small file to shape the inside shape of the blade to go over the threaded stud and each side of the end of the blade would go into the slots of the nut, if this is what you're talkin' about.
This is about as clear as mud, huh? e-mail me and I'll send you a drawing of what I remember the tool looking like, if it's what you're referring to.
Jacques