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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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1972 small block and I'm missing these....Is there a difference between the small block and big block spark plug shields....? If so which do the ones pictured below fit....?






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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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Big blocks used braided plug wires and did not use the verticals you show. Those are small block. The AIM shows how they attach to the distributor can and the brackets on the block.
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Hi Brian,
I agree that those are for a small block engine.
In order to install them satisfactorily you also need the right and left side rear spark plug radio shields too.
If you install the 2 shields in your picture without the spark plug shields the bottom of these will sorta flop around.
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Left side.


Right Side.

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Hi Donnie,
It's always a pleasure to see your work!!!
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Hey Donnie,

I think I see the boomerang chrome cover that is supposed to cover the spark plug wires running to the front of the motor, but I see your wires hanging lose?
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It's always a pleasure to see your work!!!
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Thanks for the compliment Alan, just wish mine looked as good as
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Originally Posted by LeMans Pete
Hey Donnie,

I think I see the boomerang chrome cover that is supposed to cover the spark plug wires running to the front of the motor, but I see your wires hanging lose?
That photo was before I finished the engine. I replaced the yellow
wires with black ones and they are in the cover as they should be.
Just didn't take a photo of the engine just before I reinstalled it.

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Hi Donnie,
Thanks but….
I REALLY don't think I'm doing (or can do) anything you're not!
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Boomarang shields to hold the wires.






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Thank Ya'll very much for the pics.... The ones I posted are on eBay and only about $25 or so shipped. That's about as cheap as I can expect for driver quality and that's all I'm looking for.

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Well I bought the shields and got them installed. Alan you were right without the lower shield pieces they just dangled, so I fabbed up some brackets to hold them in place till I can round up the rest of the parts I need.













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