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Old Feb 8, 2022 | 12:06 PM
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Just wondering if this looks like an original EGR for my '73 big block?
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Can't tell if the EGR valve is correct for your car without a picture showing the top of it. However, the TCS Solenoid is correct for your 73 LS4 automatic DR1997413 and so is the hold down bracket. Only thing missing is the all important "French Lock" washer. At least I don't see it in the photo.
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Can't tell if the EGR valve is correct for your car without a picture showing the top of it. However, the TCS Solenoid is correct for your 73 LS4 automatic DR1997413 and so is the hold down bracket. Only thing missing is the all important "French Lock" washer. At least I don't see it in the photo.
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Thanks!
I will take a photo of the top and add it to the thread tonight.
The hold down bracket was bolted to the intake just in front of the distributor.
It had three different washers under it, one flat, one split lock and another that I didn't really look at.
I will photograph the one washer to see if it is the French lock washer.
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Thanks!
I will take a photo of the top and add it to the thread tonight.
The hold down bracket was bolted to the intake just in front of the distributor.
It had three different washers under it, one flat, one split lock and another that I didn't really look at.
I will photograph the one washer to see if it is the French lock washer.
Thanks, Greg
Greg,
Just as an FYI, the special French lock washer used on original 73-74 EGR hold down Brackets is pictured below. See arrow. Also, upon further review of your photos it appears that the TCS Solenoid is broken. I've included another photo showing what is broken off on yours.
Hope this helps! Sorry!







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Here are the photos I took this evening.
The French lock washer was not one of the three washers under the bolt.


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Originally Posted by OldCarBum
Here are the photos I took this evening.
The French lock washer was not one of the three washers under the bolt.
I can make out the GM logo but not much else due to the poor resolution. Need a close-up like the attachment


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Thanks for posting this picture.
It does help a lot.
My EGR will be going back onto the engine and sold with it as a complete, but maybe not a 100% original unit.
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