The clamp itself was sprung from over tightening on my MGB (another gift
from the DPO). The distributor actually worked its way out on the road once.
Now that I have electronic ignition installed, I should never have to touch
the clamp or the vernier again, hopefully.
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Max Heim" <mvheim@attbi.com>
To: "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: distributor
> Also, remember there are two attachments to consider. One is the long
> sideways bolt that tightens the clamp onto the distributor body. The other
> is the two small bolts that hold the clamping plate to the side of the
> block. It might be best to start from scratch, and remove the distributor
> and the clamping plate from the engine. Then, on the workbench, test fit
the
> clamp onto the base of the distributor. Looking at it from the bottom, see
> if the housing is crushed or damaged where the clamp squeezes it. This is
a
> common problem caused by overtightening, and it might explain why the
> distributor won't stay put. It may very well not be repairable, and you
will
> have to look for another distributor body.
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