What is holding the distributor cap on?

RockinRachel · Feb 3, 2021

I feel stupid asking this but I started to do a tune up on my 1968 Satellite the other day and at first glance I couldn't see how the distributor cap is held on. I got interrupted and haven't gotten back to it. In looking at the new and the old caps they have slots on the sides for spring clips, but there are no clips holding the old one on. It snowed last night so I'm going to wait until the snow melts before I go look at her again. I'm just wondering what I'm missing?

I don't know any history of the car. I assume it has the original 318.

Don Frelier · Feb 3, 2021

The original would have two clips that fold up onto the sides of the cap.
Newer magnum engines have two tabs with screws.
If neither then it is likely not a Mopar original distributor.

toolmanmike · Feb 3, 2021

See the clip. One on each side.

slimt · Feb 3, 2021

Those caps fit tight.

69a100 · Feb 3, 2021

This is what you need if you don't have them. Good Luck
NOS..OEM Mopar Single Point Distributor Cap Hold Down Clip Set. | eBay

RockinRachel · Feb 3, 2021

toolmanmike said:
View attachment 1063847See the clip. One on each side.

For the record I should mention that I have been working on cars for 51 years, I started in 1970. That is exactly what I expected to see. But this is what I got:

toolmanmike · Feb 3, 2021

RockinRachel said:
For the record I should mention that I have been working on cars for 51 years, I started in 1970. That is exactly what I expected to see. But this is what I got:

View attachment 1063938 View attachment 1063939

The clip is missing

RockinRachel · Feb 3, 2021

slimt said:
Those caps fit tight.

WOW I'll say they must to stay on with nothing holding it LOL

RockinRachel · Feb 3, 2021

Yep that was it, that sucker was ON there! First I tried hitting it with a rubber mallet to no avail. So I took a 2x4 and a sledge hammer and that did the trick.

mopar 3 B · Feb 3, 2021

Some one must have glued it on.

RockinRachel · Feb 3, 2021

69a100 said:
This is what you need if you don't have them. Good Luck
NOS..OEM Mopar Single Point Distributor Cap Hold Down Clip Set. | eBay

Thanks!... everyone

1 Wild R/T · Feb 3, 2021

RockinRachel said:
Yep that was it, that sucker was ON there! First I tried hitting it with a rubber mallet to no avail. So I took a 2x4 and a sledge hammer and that did the trick.

That is a proper application of BFSI.... (Brute Force and Sheer Ignorance) (Something I'm highly qualified for)

33 IMP · Feb 3, 2021

BFSI, and a BFH.

Nacho-RT74 · Feb 4, 2021

69a100 said:
This is what you need if you don't have them. Good Luck
NOS..OEM Mopar Single Point Distributor Cap Hold Down Clip Set. | eBay

For that price, better get a full distributor and remove those clips.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Dist...502748?hash=item1f17c0e15c:g:DCIAAOSwixNfgT5d

And will have already an electronic ignition distributor if you wish to upgrade someday

HALIFAXHOPS · Feb 4, 2021

I have nos ($20) and used clips ($5) if needed.

69a100 · Feb 4, 2021

Nacho-RT74 said:
For that price, better get a full distributor and remove those clips.

Yeah, I was lookin for something at lower cost, just couldn't find any. Besides, it's not my job to go looking for other peoples parts online when they could easily do it themselves!

Nacho-RT74 · Feb 4, 2021

sure!! I was giving another option

( and I don't have a life at this moment! LOL )

What is holding the distributor cap on?

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