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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 10:42 AM
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Y block distributor hold down clamp
Does anyone know where I can find a clamp that will work on original distributor for a 1954 239 y block EBU motor? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 07:06 PM
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May have one . Will look Tues.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2022 | 07:04 AM
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May have one . Will look Tues.
Let me know Firstrider!!
 
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Phil. is this the correct clamp ?

 
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Old Jan 4, 2022 | 08:29 PM
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Phil. is this the correct

I’m pretty sure that’s it rider.
 
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It looks like the same piece that flatheads use but they have different p/n's. I don't know how you could tell them apart? But Firstrider's looks to me like a flathead part.

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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
It looks like the same piece that flatheads use but they have different p/n's. I don't know how you could tell them apart? But Firstrider's looks to me like a flathead part.

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Looks like same part number (12270) just one is upside down.
 
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Flathead is 8BA-12270, Y-block is FAA-12270-A. If they were exactly the same they'd have the same number. Although Ford may have just switched numbering systems. See the raised section around the bolt hole on Firstriders part? I would think that would prevent the clamp sitting down flush on a Y-block.
 
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
Flathead is 8BA-12270, Y-block is FAA-12270-A. If they were exactly the same they'd have the same number. Although Ford may have just switched numbering systems. See the raised section around the bolt hole on Firstriders part? I would think that would prevent the clamp sitting down flush on a Y-block.
Hmmm. You could be right on that. I’m not really for sure.
 
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They are not the same. I'll dig a y block one out today and post the pic
 
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I need one of those bigwin!! Do you want to sell or point me in a direction to find one?
 
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Found the correct clamp in the parts stash if you still need one .
 
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Found the correct clamp in the parts stash if you still need one .
Thanks buddy but I found one!! I really appreciate you looking for me though. Many thanks!!
 
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I need one of those bigwin!! Do you want to sell or point me in a direction to find one?
Hi, how does that clamp bolt down? When I tighten the clamp down I still get movement in the distributor. Thanks.
 
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