This wrench has angles bent into its shape to make access to the held down bolt of the distributor easier.
How to use a Distributor Wrench:
Some distributor wrenches are fixed position, and others are a two piece design. This can allow for even greater flexibility and maneuvering while tightening & loosening your distributor for properly adjusting engine timing.
Distributor Wrench as seen in Basic Engine Building:
The bends give the wrench the perfect shape to put your hand in a comfortable position to turn the distributor bolt and adjust as needed for the timing. The bends give the wrench the perfect shape to put your hand in a comfortable position to turn the distributor bolt and adjust as needed for the timing.