<VV> Re: 64 Engine - Performance & butterfly tool

[Chris & Bill Strickland]

 > > Replace the coil. < <

Don't forget that the condenser inside the distributor is also a 
capacitor, just like the "coil" (if you are still running points) -- 
similar failure mode with similar symptoms ... 

Also, high speed ignition miss under load has a similar feel to lean 
misfire -- Seth's Wires can be a solution.  Big coils need big wires.

Tool:
     
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=161&store=snapon-store

or (five sizes available in the drop down window Style "G")
     
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=724&store=snapon-store

or for six sizes in style "A"
     
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=723&store=snapon-store

Bigger Ace Hardware stores in the Northwest have been showing a good 
selection of this sort of stuff, but my favorite is an Xcelite 
screwdriver with reversible blades -- your local electronics supplier 
would probably be the most likely source.  Since this was mostly a GM 
phenomena, one could always try the local Chevy House.
     http://www.acehardware.com/sm-learn-about-screwdrivers--bg-1266832.html
     http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=BuyGuide/ScrDvrBG.html

other name brands -- Craftsman, Stanley, Mac, Klien, Greenlee

or Google for 'em --
     http://skywaytools.com/Clutchhead.html

Evil-Bay item #160098373087 is not the right size for this application

One would probably like to have a heavy duty bit that could be used with 
you hammer driven impact tool
     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_driver

Not the same as butterfly sockets used for some newer hydraulic, A/C and 
plumbing fittings, tie-rod ends, O2 sensors and diesel injectors

Drive On!

Bill S