I don't know who all might need this info on distributor small parts. I just happen to have a broken clip and this is the result of some of my searches.
MT-97 #1871838 crosses to the numbers indicated below. Classic Chevy showed it as the OE#.
*Part Description: Distributor clip with bracket
*Part Number: 57-10281
*Source:Classis Chevy
*Source Address:
*Source Web Link:
http://www.classicchevy.com*Comments: ($9.99 ea.) MT-97 number 1871838 crosses to the Classic Chevy number.
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*Part Description: Clip with bracket
*Part Number: 220107
*Source: Keen Part
*Source Address:
*Source Web Link:
http://www.keenparts.com*Phone Number:
*Comments: ($10.00)
*Part Description:Distributor Cap Clips without Pins
*Part Number: 7RA-12144
*Source:C&G Ford Parts
*Source Address:
*Source Web Link:www.cgfordparts.com
*Phone Number:
*Comments: Covers vehicles 1947 to 1956 6 cyl. ($8.00 pr.)
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*Part Description:Distributor Cap Spring Clip
*Part Number:ABC488S
*Source:Kuhns Equipment Repair
*Source Address:
*Source Web Link:www.antiquetractorsrus.com
*Phone Number:
*Comments: ($14.95 ea.) This place carries other parts for the distributor and other ignition items.
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Hope it helps someone other than me!
JEM