Distributor block off plate for a 292
 

I need to plug the hole where my distributor used to go. Does anyone know of anybody that makes one for a 292? All I can find is V8's. Thanks.

Re: Distributor block off plate for a 292
 

I am assuming that you aren't using an oil pump driven by the cam that has to be driven by the distributor shaft?
You are probably going to end up having a local job shop machine shop turn one out of a piece of round stock unless you have access to a lathe or a buddy with a lathe.
It's a simple basic lathe job if they have the distributor to measure from.

There are so few guys doing the setup you are that there is no market for producing a plug.
On the other hand you might get by with the right size cup plug.

Re: Distributor block off plate for a 292
 

Yes my oil pump is belt drive off the crank pulley. Thanks, I guess I'll have make one. My friends are starting to call me one off Mick. I'll have vacuum in the crankcase so that should help with leaks.

Re: Distributor block off plate for a 292
 

Now I need to go look at my distributor to make sure of what the hold down looks like but you may want a raised center about the height of the thickness of the hold down clamp on the top side.

Re: Distributor block off plate for a 292
 

Some of the V8 ones have a raised plug and use the stock clamp.

Re: Distributor block off plate for a 292
 

Many of us have built a number of custom items over the years. Among my projects was my '91 Toyota truck. I put a Subaru turbo onto a Toyota turbo pickup engine, bolted on a non-turbo head, installed a GM computer with distributorless ignition to manage it, found a non-existent "stage three" clutch, laid out my own stainless exhust, and put a stake body with a dump hoist on the back. I did much of the work in my dirt floor barn or in my kitchen in front of the wood stove while babysitting my new son after work and on weekends. I used a "well worn" Logan lathe, a sawzall, and a Chinese drill press along with creativity and plenty of patience to make most of my parts. The vehicle ran until it rusted into the ground.
http://home.metrocast.net/%7Eshannen/yota/

you can see the homemade distributor plug here:


Eventually you realize that everything good is a one-off. :)

Re: Distributor block off plate for a 292
 

I feel your pain. I'm new at this but have learned there is great satisfaction when you pull it off.