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Jul 22, 2009 | 04:34 PM

nutsy

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Distributor sheild question

just ordered the dist. shield for my 72 454. i was wondering how it attaches to the motor. it comes with the brackets . do you use the bolts from the intake manifold or do i have to get something else? thanks.

Jul 22, 2009 | 04:49 PM

Alan 71

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Hi N,
You use the intake manifold bolts as you thought. Take a close look and you'll see which bolt needs to be used on each side.
Regards,
Alan

Jul 22, 2009 | 04:53 PM

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hi ALAN. was hoping to hear that. didnt want to have to pay another shipping charge. thanks, NUTSY.

Jul 23, 2009 | 05:32 PM

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JUST GOT MY IG. SHIELD. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT THE SCREW STICKING UO ON THE PASSENGER BRACKET IS FOR? there is no hole for it to go through on the shield. maybe a ground screw?

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Jul 23, 2009 | 09:54 PM

7T1vette

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I don't know for certain. My SB '71 manifold has that also. I suspect it was used to assist in moving the engine around in the plant (before assembly to the vehicle)...but I'm just guessing.