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Sep 3, 2007 | 10:26 PM

kooper909

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Distributor Cap Clips ...

I have a rebuilt Y-block all ready to go into my '60. However, one of the clips that holds the cap on the distributor is busted. I ordered a pair from Dennis Carpenter, but alas, they're too short. Anyone want to sell any spares for the '57+ distributor?

I already tried in the Y-block forum, but got no replies.

Sep 6, 2007 | 11:21 PM

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This thread fell off with no replies ... was hoping to get some input on this.

Sep 7, 2007 | 07:54 AM

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Is there any way to measure the clip you need? I have a couple of old flathead dizzys, they might be the same.

Sep 7, 2007 | 09:35 AM

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I already checked the clips on the 8BA distributor I have lying around. They came up short. I'll measure the clip I have, just in case the flathead clips vary in length.

Sep 9, 2007 | 06:39 PM

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It's about 2 1/2" long, end to end.

Sep 9, 2007 | 07:02 PM

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8BA's are exactly what I have... good luck! If you go to a boneyard, you could surely find one close enough.

Sep 13, 2007 | 01:28 PM

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The boneyard comes through in a pinch! They managed to dig one up for me.

Around here, I didn't expect them to have it. Their selection of old stuff is pretty miserable. Thanks for the idea.