Distributor Removal Tip Re Ignition Cable Clamp

[Bruce of MN]

If they have to order it, ask what the freight charges will be; if high, see what they can do to reduce.

[shew01]

Originally Posted by Bob-A

I kind'a did the opposite of what Bob Bidonde did and didn't have to remove the clamp either. I cut a portion off the top of the clamp just enough so the ignition cable kind'a, sort'a "clips" into the clamp.


Bob-A

This is interesting. Can you post a picture or two?

[shew01]

Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0169548

1330 Courtland Road NE
Roanoke, VA

Thanks again. Fastenal didn’t have them in stock, but they ordered me a couple. They should be in on Thursday.


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[Gold Digger]

If my cars had a clamp like Bob's I would just bend it up till I changed things out and then bend it back down.

[Bob Bidonde]

The cable is an anti-theft design, but I believe that thew clamp's purpose is to keep the cable from contacting the spark control rod.


Brent, I can change a distributor faster than you can change the points / condenser. You would also have to time the ignition. Changing the distributor does not require timing the ignition. Enough said. I rest my case!

[Bruce of MN]

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Or setting the gap.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by shew01

Thanks again. Fastenal didn’t have them in stock, but they ordered me a couple. They should be in on Thursday.


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I think I got mine at Home Depot or Ace Hardware.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by Gold Digger

If my cars had a clamp like Bob's I would just bend it up till I changed things out and then bend it back down.

That would work, except for the fact that the original clamp had both halves secured by the #8 head nut.

[shew01]

Originally Posted by shew01

Thanks again. Fastenal didn’t have them in stock, but they ordered me a couple. They should be in on Thursday.


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The jam nuts came in. It fits like a champ. Thanks, Bob and Bruce, for posting.


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