what is this called?
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Burning Brakes
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what is this called?
What is the part called that covers the distributor on a 78 anniversary edition corvette? We think originally the cover may have been chrome. We are trying to find parts for rebuilding the engine. Does anyone have one for sale? Please PM me.
thanks for your help.
thanks for your help.
Le Mans Master
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... pretty sure 78-82 was foil lined black plastic ... yup, just checked.
Black plastic with grained texture ... aluminum foil lined.
Oh: only on vettes equipped with radio.
Up to 77 were chrome plated steel ... with the right brackets,
a 74-77 should fit.
Black plastic with grained texture ... aluminum foil lined.
Oh: only on vettes equipped with radio.
Up to 77 were chrome plated steel ... with the right brackets,
a 74-77 should fit.
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
78 only had the black cover shield with foil inside...
steve
Burning Brakes
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From: Des Allemands LA
A little off the subject but something I have wondered about for some time. Why is it called an ignition shield? What does it shield from, being seen? Not being a smartazz, just curious.
ltlevil
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Originally Posted by ltlevil
A little off the subject but something I have wondered about for some time. Why is it called an ignition shield? What does it shield from, being seen? Not being a smartazz, just curious.
ltlevil
ltlevil
Shields the radio receiver from electro-magnetic interference.
You know ... when the AM radio lets you hear the engine "whine" through the radio.
Burning Brakes
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From: Des Allemands LA
Originally Posted by NHvette
Shields the radio receiver from electro-magnetic interference.
You know ... when the AM radio lets you hear the engine "whine" through the radio.
You know ... when the AM radio lets you hear the engine "whine" through the radio.
ltlevil
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Originally Posted by ltlevil
A little off the subject but something I have wondered about for some time. Why is it called an ignition shield? What does it shield from, being seen? Not being a smartazz, just curious.
ltlevil
ltlevil
As stated earlier, the purpose of the shielding was to surpress radio interference caused by the ignition.
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DR Rebuild may have them...
http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/SHIELDING.PDF
If you look at listing (upper right) it says "Top shield" 78-82 $75..I'd call them...their pic means zilch..
http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/SHIELDING.PDF
If you look at listing (upper right) it says "Top shield" 78-82 $75..I'd call them...their pic means zilch..
Last edited by rihwoods; Oct 17, 2005 at 03:43 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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Thank you everyone, this is great. I will pass this on to my friend who has yet to become a member of the Forum. He just bought his 78 from another man here at work and is starting the repair work. I mostly live in the c5 section but like to visit here. I love the c3 but could not find one at the time that I could count on as a daily driver. I am hoping to get a c3 in the next couple of years for a weekend driver and car shows. Have a great day. 
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Originally Posted by ltlevil
Thanks Dave, never would of thought of that. How's the car coming?
ltlevil
ltlevil
.. just remembered the horns need installing.
