Special large jawed locking pliers type hose clamping tools are available from KD, Sears, Snap-On, etc. Kind of pricey, but can be worth it if you can avoid bleeding the system. You can also try wood strips and C-clamps. I've used both methods with good success. Steven Johnson wrote: > > Speaking of MacGyver(ing) does anyone out there have > any suggestions as to how to pinch/plug off the > hoses while replacing the distribution stack? I'd > like to do this as cleanly as possible (if possible). > > Thanks! > > Steven > '91 Westy -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1 '65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly) Personal mechanic for: '70 MGB GT (Daughter's) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Was daughter's, now son's) '64 MGB (Son's) Stripped and gone but their parts live on: '68 MGB, '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT |
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