PLASTIC SHEILD OVER DISTRIBUTOR...DO I NEED IT?
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Safety Car
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From: Okeechobee Florida
PLASTIC SHEILD OVER DISTRIBUTOR...DO I NEED IT?
what exactly is this for?
do i need to have it there for some reason?
i am assuming that since it is sheiled and has a ground strap going to it that it is important...
whats the deal???
do i need to have it there for some reason?
i am assuming that since it is sheiled and has a ground strap going to it that it is important...
whats the deal???
Race Director
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From: NM
Re: PLASTIC SHEILD OVER DISTRIBUTOR...DO I NEED IT? (SIGNGUY)
The ignition shielding was to cut down on radio interference. Try it without it and if your radio is okay you can do without it. Most modern ignition parts already take care of the interference problems.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Township PA
Re: PLASTIC SHEILD OVER DISTRIBUTOR...DO I NEED IT? (SIGNGUY)
With today's new style of wire, your radio intereference is virtually eliminated adn you can most likely do without the shield. If you don't like it, take it off and see if you have static free radio operations.
Gary
Gary
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Re: PLASTIC SHEILD OVER DISTRIBUTOR...DO I NEED IT? (SIGNGUY)
It's there for radio noise, if you can hear the radio at all the exhaust is too quiet!!!! BTW, it's metal....or should be....never know what with repro parts..
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Re: PLASTIC SHEILD OVER DISTRIBUTOR...DO I NEED IT? (mrvette)
My 82 didn't have it when I bought her and I don't notice and static. Of course I'm listening to Iron Maiden, White Zombie, etc. at blasting levels through the CD player :D
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Re: PLASTIC SHEILD OVER DISTRIBUTOR...DO I NEED IT? (mrvette)
It's there for radio noise, if you can hear the radio at all the exhaust is too quiet!!!! BTW, it's metal....or should be....never know what with repro parts..
The only reason I haven't pulled mine yet is because there are two clips for the hood cable running to the passenger side. I guess I just need two straps to hold it down in another place.
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Safety Car
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Re: PLASTIC SHEILD OVER DISTRIBUTOR...DO I NEED IT? (Chris Fowler '80)
thanx guys...radio works fine without it there...
and BTW Gene...my exhaust sounds great but ive also got 500 watts, 4 good speakers and a Cerwin Vega sub! so i ear either one i want to! :eek:
thanx again guys
and BTW Gene...my exhaust sounds great but ive also got 500 watts, 4 good speakers and a Cerwin Vega sub! so i ear either one i want to! :eek:
thanx again guys
