1976 - 1981 Honda Accord CVCC Special Tools
The following tables list the tools I have found useful in working on
1976 - 1981 Honda Accords. In the "Tools from other Vendors" table, I've
listed tools which either make certain tasks easier or tools required for
certain tasks and not commonly found in the average tool collection.
Honda Tools
| Tool Number |
Description |
Notes |
| 07705-0010100 |
Exhaust Manifold Wrench |
Allows removal of the intake and exhaust manifolds w/o removing the
head. |
| 07708-0020001 |
Rear Brake Adjusting Wrench |
Allows adjustment of rear brakes w/o removing the rear wheels. |
| 07923-6890101 |
Mainshaft holder |
Prevents manual transmission mainshaft from moving during transmission
disassembly. |
| 17342-671-000 |
Engine Hanger Bracket |
Attaches to the head providing a hanger for attaching the engine to
a crane when removing the engine from a 76-81 Honda Accord with AC. This
bracket is present on cars without AC. The bracket should be mounted to
the head using two M10 X 45 (1.25 thread pitch, fine, Honda P/N 90086-671-000)
bolts of metric grade 8.8 or better. |
Tools from other Vendors
| Vendor |
Part Number |
Description |
Notes |
| Snap-On |
S6163 |
Carburetor Wrench |
Use for easy removal and installation of CVCC carburetor mounting nuts. |
| Snap-On |
IMDFM10 |
10mm 12pt. 3/8" drv. Impact Socket |
Use with a T bar or impact wrench to remove head bolts. |
| Snap-On |
IMM320 |
32mm 6pt. 1/2" drv. Impact Socket |
Use to remove front axle nuts when replacing CV joints. |
| Snap-On |
SRP3 |
Snap Ring Pliers |
Use to expand transmission bearing retaining rings. |
| Lisle |
N/A |
Upholstery/Trim Tool |
Used to remove interior trim panels on the doors and body. |
Supplies
| Vendor |
Part Number |
Description |
Notes |
| Honda |
08718-0001 |
HONDABOND HT |
General purpose liquid gasket. Far superior to other liquid gasket
products on the market. |
| Honda |
N/A |
Honda All Season Antifreeze/Antiboil |
The best coolant for Honda engines. Does not contain silicates or other
ingredients which are harmful to Honda engines and water pumps. Good for
3 years or 45,000 miles. |
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Author: W. Gregg Stefancik wstef@hubcap.clemson.edu
Updated: May 17, 2001