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dakman29

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123 ignition loose hold down clips
« on: September 29, 2018, 17:07:45 »
I have a 123 electronic ignition in my car (68 280 sl).  I find that the hold down clips do not fasten tightly to the cap.  Just wanted to know if anyone else experienced this issue and is there a recommended fix.  For the time being I've just put some putty in the area on the cap where the clip fastens.  Not a very elegant fix, however.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.
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Pawel66

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Re: 123 ignition loose hold down clips
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2018, 17:34:32 »
Yes, similar issue, I wrote about it some time ago - the spring clips went lose. I bent them back so that they fit. You can do it with your fingers without taking the cap out, which is not good...they are too soft.
« Last Edit: September 29, 2018, 20:32:03 by Pawel66 »
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Tyler S

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Re: 123 ignition loose hold down clips
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2018, 18:55:43 »
Yes as Pawel writes. Add/bend more of an arch into them.
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