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DANA BIZZELL · 07-28-2014, 11:39 AM

Has any one ever used brass to repair distributor clamp ear that is broken off, tip on tightening amp ring to dash.
Thanks
dana

Brentwood Bob · 07-28-2014, 12:10 PM

probably easiest repair for the distrib ear is replace casting/core.
I would have trouble with alignment and positioning depending on the amount broken off. why mess with it? Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 07-28-2014, 02:23 PM

I have brazed and also silver soldered broken ears, both are very successful.

I have another one that the broken ear is missing, so I'll build it up using an oxy/acc torch and cast iron rod with blue flux. So far the only place I've found the cast iron gas welding rod is the welding shop in Watertown, S.D.

rocket1 · 07-28-2014, 03:49 PM

I would find a good casting but don't throw away the broken one,it could be fixed and used someday

brito36 · 07-28-2014, 05:35 PM

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I agree with with rocket1's answer. Never throw anything away..

07-28-2014, 11:39 AM	#1
DANA BIZZELL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: FRANKSTON TX Posts: 117	Distributor clamp ears repair Has any one ever used brass to repair distributor clamp ear that is broken off, tip on tightening amp ring to dash. Thanks dana

07-28-2014, 12:10 PM	#2
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,246	Re: Distributor clamp ears repair probably easiest repair for the distrib ear is replace casting/core. I would have trouble with alignment and positioning depending on the amount broken off. why mess with it? Bob

07-28-2014, 02:23 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Distributor clamp ears repair I have brazed and also silver soldered broken ears, both are very successful. I have another one that the broken ear is missing, so I'll build it up using an oxy/acc torch and cast iron rod with blue flux. So far the only place I've found the cast iron gas welding rod is the welding shop in Watertown, S.D.

07-28-2014, 03:49 PM	#4
rocket1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midland Park,N.J. Posts: 1,108	Re: Distributor clamp ears repair I would find a good casting but don't throw away the broken one,it could be fixed and used someday

07-28-2014, 05:35 PM	#5
brito36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marengo. Illinois Posts: 262	Re: Distributor clamp ears repair Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with with rocket1's answer. Never throw anything away..