Distributor hold screws

[Johnson110]

I replaced my cap and rotor, I had to buy new screws for the cap, I found ALLEN HEX head screws that I used to replace the cap with. Is this ok to use on the marine application the cap and rotor are marine grade. Thanks for any replies?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Distributor hold screws

Ayuh,... As long as the cap, 'n rotor fits the distributer, 'n it Runs,...

It don't matter what kinda tool it takes to remove the cap....
Although, it'll probably pizz off a Mechanic someday....

 

[scutly]

Re: Distributor hold screws

mine are on the way from ebay

 

[Johnson110]

Re: Distributor hold screws

The Allen Hex Head makes it easier to get the screws on and off, you can barely get a screwdriver in there as there is NO ROOM to work, NO CLEARANCE to work !!!!

 

[Don S]

Re: Distributor hold screws

Curious, what engine are you working on, and what year, and what distributor ????????

 

[Johnson110]

Re: Distributor hold screws

The engine is 1995 5.7 4bbl carb the boat and engine are original distributer is original has vent on cap thunderbolt IV ignition no points, very hard get cap screws off, not much space between the top on the engine compartment and the hold down screws to get a screwdriver in there! at least with the ALLEN KEY screws you can turn the screws on an angle!