good news, its done, now all i have to do is dig out the old timing light and make sure timing is right, thanks alot peter, thanks to your help and especially the tip about not having to pull it all the way out, just enough, made my day, especially when i couldnt get it out any further, but had it high enough to pull that bolt, overall if i had to do it again i surely would, i love a good challenge and there is nothing better than overcoming what seems like an impossible obstacle, if anyone else is contemplating this task i would reccommend it and i would also be more than willing to share my newfound knowledge
thanks again peter you were a life saver