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
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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