[Dick Boneske]

As those of you with Tripowers know, adjusting the idle mixture screws, especially the driver's side on '64 and earlier setups, is nearly impossible.

I have a flexible driver for the hex bits that are common today that works really well! The female hex end is 1/4", so it fits over the idle mixture screw heads.

There is no ID of manufacturer on the tool, but I'm guessing Harbor Freight or a similar tool outlet has something like it that would work. The overall length is 16".

If any of you have figured out a better way, we're all ears!!!!

[ron cozzo]

Thanks Dick!

[geeteeohguy]

I have a Snap-On/Bluepoint carburetor adjusting tool that has tips for all types of carbs, as well as a ball tipped allen for the the GM distributor points. Had it for 35 years, and still use it. It makes adjusting carbs a snap. It's about 14" long with a 45 degree bend and has an adjustment knob at the top end. Cost about $30 back then, probably over $100 now, if it's still available.......

[tripwr1964]

been looking for something like that for while. cool.

i just use piece of rubber hose. it has to be just the right size. too loose and it slips, too tight and it wont go on...

[Dick Boneske]

Rubber hose is a great idea!! Next time I'm stuck without my adj. tool, that'll be what I use.

[Tom Vaught]

I have an adjusting tool like that, Dick, that I bought from a local parts store many years ago. Works very well.

I also had a similar device on my 64 GTO Tri-power set-up that used two of the cables/adjuster sockets (except instead of having a plastic handle the device had 2 1/2" diameter serrated knobs on the end of the cables.

The knobs had slots in the middle that a bracket fit into. That bracket mounted to a center carb float bowl screw.

So the sockets stayed on the adjusting screws, the knobs turned the cables/sockets/screws and you adjusted everything by turning the knobs on the bracket that cleared the air cleaner base. I could draw you a reasonable drawing (not to scale though) in excel sometime if you wanted further info on the parts.

Tom Vaught

[60man]

Originally Posted by geeteeohguy

I have a Snap-On/Bluepoint carburetor adjusting tool that has tips for all types of carbs, as well as a ball tipped allen for the the GM distributor points. Had it for 35 years, and still use it. It makes adjusting carbs a snap. It's about 14" long with a 45 degree bend and has an adjustment knob at the top end. Cost about $30 back then, probably over $100 now, if it's still available.......

Ditto....I have one with interchangeable tips & one with just a recessed flat screwdriver end...once on it won't slip off..
I also use them on idle speed screw..
Just stop any of the tool trucks...they should have them onboard. I used to stock 5/6 of them..

[Ben M.]

Lisle makes one too, I found mine covered in dust on an old parts store shelf a few years back. They are useful for all sorts of things - I even managed to maneuver a power bench seat into the highest positions so I could remove it and service it with that tool and a square bit.

[Old Man Taylor]

Originally Posted by geeteeohguy

I have a Snap-On/Bluepoint carburetor adjusting tool that has tips for all types of carbs, as well as a ball tipped allen for the the GM distributor points. Had it for 35 years, and still use it. It makes adjusting carbs a snap. It's about 14" long with a 45 degree bend and has an adjustment knob at the top end. Cost about $30 back then, probably over $100 now, if it's still available.......

I have one exactly like the eBay link below. It works great.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAC-Tool-Car...6656ad&vxp=mtr

[ron cozzo]

Here's a picture of the wonderful access that 64 tri-powers with power brakes have. I found I have a lot better access if I pull the brake hose, but no adjusts while running then. I'd like to shoot the guy that put that drop down area in the carb casting.

[Dick Boneske]

For Tripower with power brakes, you need to swivel the fitting up or down to access the idle adj. screw--no matter what tool you're using. I usually lift the rubber hose upward and guide the tool end under the hose.

[rexs73gto]

I have the Snapon/Bluepoint tool also & I have not found a carb it won't adjust. I've had mine to for over 30 years , I know that Snap On still has it as A friend saw me using mine awhile back & he went to the Snap On guy who had to order one for him . Sorry I don't know what he had to pay for his now but mine was $ 25.00 30.00 dollors then. You know it going to be more now.

[mechanickeith]

Originally Posted by Old Man Taylor

I have one exactly like the eBay link below. It works great.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAC-Tool-Car...6656ad&vxp=mtr

X 2 Jim!! My Snap On version I have had for about 40 years. Still works fine.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

[Jack Gifford]

On the '61 SD Tri-Power of my GMC, I "remoted" the adjustors to knobs/brackets on the front carb. I used some sort of stranded steel cable- probably old speedometer cable. I remember drilling the heads of the idle screws for the cable, but can't remember whether I soldered or brazed the cables into them. Glad I did it- works nicely.

[Tom Vaught]

Very Similar to my deal, Jack, except the adjusting knobs were not as thick as your knobs. Brackets mounted about the same. Still have a bunch of that old speedometer
cable, (I came across the other day).

Tom Vaught

[zeebo]

just snagged one snap on tool off epay..$65 new in wrapper with 6 bits..

[ron cozzo]

I'm bidding on the one OMT linked to. So if one of you guys is bidding against me, stop
It doesn't come with any bits, slotted drive is all I need.

[Derbs24]

Thanks everyone for sharing, now I know there is an easier way. I've just been using a long (12") medium screwdriver on my '63 Tri-power and struggling...
Snap-On swings by work every Fri. Something I actually NEED this time (versus want).