Grounding braided plug wires - distributor end
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Joined: Feb 2001
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From: New Paltz NY
Hmm. No studs on my manifold and no shield of course. Thanks for the info. This NOM I have is starting to haunt me. I thought the manifold was orrigional. I guess I really need to get into the numbers and decode what I have.
Can anyone reccomend any good on or off line databases for decoding engine components. I guess I'll start with the manifold.
Thanks again.
Ifky
Can anyone reccomend any good on or off line databases for decoding engine components. I guess I'll start with the manifold.
Thanks again.
Ifky
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the World
It should be similar to the 68/9 BB setup. There are two brackets which mount on the rear manifold bolts. the shielding is mounted to these brackets. the plug leads (and braids) enter the shielding through a four way grommet. Inside the shielding, and it may be on the bracket, is a stud which the braids slide over and are held by a nut. the braids have a lug crimped on them at both ends. one end is held by the rocker cover bolts and the other is in the shielding as described.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Loveland, CO
I just went through this on my 69, L-71, but decided to stay with regular rubber sparkplug wires. After getting all the braided wires inside the shielding and trying to get them seated on the grounding stud, I decided they were much too close to the coil terminals. I didn't want to risk shorting out my coil and TI, and get stranded. It didn't look too safe to me.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
