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Jun 12, 2010 | 08:15 PM

Leung

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Help identifying distributor part

Hey guys,
My mechanic told me that my engine problem is from water or condensation getting into the distributor. He gave me this piece and told me it broke off and that water is running down the wires and into the distributor. He also said the part has been out of production for a few years already. Can anyone identify the part and know where I can find another. It's off an 81 btw. TIA

Theres also 2970E and PED 10 stamped on it.

Jun 14, 2010 | 12:09 PM

Leung

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ttt

Jun 14, 2010 | 01:44 PM

...Roger...

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Any of these it ? Is that just a plastic cover for some wires, if so can't you put silicone down and put the plastic cover back on ?

http://www.dragtimes.com/parts/19797...348723478.html

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5GAVJW~Z5Z5Z52

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5GBATD~Z5Z5Z51

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort

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Jun 14, 2010 | 01:53 PM

Leung

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Originally Posted by ...Roger...

I have no idea. I don't know anything about these things.

The first link looks like it however. But only 1982 corvettes are listed? Mine's an 81. I wonder if it would work? The last two links don't work. Waiting for more people to chime in on this, thanks so far!

Jun 14, 2010 | 02:01 PM

...Roger...

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Try to Google GM # 1979733 , I think thats the original number you need and the first link I sent.

Jun 21, 2010 | 01:48 AM

leung4

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Excellent Car!

Jun 21, 2010 | 01:49 AM

Leung1

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Looks like a piece of chocolate to me?

Jun 21, 2010 | 01:50 AM

leung2

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yumm that looks good

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Jun 21, 2010 | 01:51 AM

leung4

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that's not a Corvette.

Jun 21, 2010 | 05:29 AM

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billlee

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Orieleys carries the part, have them look up dist parts for a truck, know it sounds nuts but the parts are the same, I just bought one for my 81, sorry I don't have the part number handy. They have it but it was a pain to find.

Jun 21, 2010 | 10:24 AM

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Mike Ward

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Originally Posted by Leung1

Looks like a piece of chocolate to me?

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Originally Posted by leung2

yumm that looks good

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Originally Posted by leung4

that's not a Corvette.

What happened to Leung3?

Jun 21, 2010 | 10:36 AM

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...Roger...

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Originally Posted by Mike Ward

What happened to Leung3?

Lots of these types of posts here in the last couple of years. I've been wondering if its just someone from another forum screwing with C3 or if its someone posting made up questions to keep us all interested.

Jun 22, 2010 | 08:00 AM

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...Roger...

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Originally Posted by Leung

I have no idea. I don't know anything about these things.

Paragon lists it for 81 and 82 as does the GM parts book.
Does your car run ? What were the symptoms again ?
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...nal-block.aspx

Jun 22, 2010 | 08:26 AM

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Paul L

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Roger,

If that's it they sure don't give them away.

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=8469

Jun 22, 2010 | 08:37 AM

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...Roger...

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Roger,

If that's it they sure don't give them away.

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=8469

That was my thought also. I doubt this little plastic cover is causing his problems , hope he responds with symptoms of what his engine was doing. (He might need a new mechanic. )
I'm pretty sure this harness can be found in any junkyard in almost every GM v8 car made from 81 and up.

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