makeshift distributor clamp?

[Harlow]

Has anyone ever used something to hold down the distributor when they didn't have a clamp? I would like to start up my engine but I need something to hold the distributor down, while I order and clamp.

- Scott

[Charger-Bodie]

you coul fab one out of angle iron or my dad mage one once for one of his 65 satellites from a piece of alluminum square tubing it worked really good actually

[mikepmcs]

Scott

you talking about this?  If so, are there any salvage yards near you.  Isn't this something your local pep boys, auto zone, etc... would carry.

if you have access to any kind of stainless steel or sheet metal, you can fab one up yourself for the time being.

I also imagine that the distributor is seated right now and the only problem I can see is it being susceptible to move around while the engine is running.  If you can keep it still you are in business.  Be creative, zip ties, etc....

[Charger-Bodie]

just keep in mind that the dist needs to have a good gound to the block

[mikepmcs]

yup, my bad, good one 1hot.

[Harlow]

Well I made something that will work for the time being, but I'll probably end up just buying one later on, thanks for the help guys.