HEI parts ?
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HEI parts ?
Recently had the Distributor Cap off my '86, and when I removed the two plastic "insulator" pieces inside the Distributor, they pretty much fell apart. Does anyone know where I get new ones? I'm not even sure what the factory calls them...possibly "Shield Module" # 1984382 ???... the factory put them in there for a reason. Thanks...
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Recently had the Distributor Cap off my '86, and when I removed the two plastic "insulator" pieces inside the Distributor, they pretty much fell apart. Does anyone know where I get new ones? I'm not even sure what the factory calls them...possibly "Shield Module" # 1984382 ???... the factory put them in there for a reason. Thanks...
Here's an eqivalant with a very good image on eBay and it's a good cross to the OE # and a reasonable price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RC4-BUICK-CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-GMC-CAPACITOR-CONDENSER-/220289710390?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item334a4a3936&vxp=mtr
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What are you meaning capacitor to ECM?
There was a 1984382 shield that the OP references but I haven't seen one in years. The plastics that fail in an HEI aside from the module is the terminal block which is actually a connector to the module. I don't actually know the function of that part #'d shield.
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The part I referenced in the eBay ad is "internal to the HEI" if that's in fact what the OP wanted. I put the ad there for the "image" and if it looks like what he wants the part is a direct cross from the OE. Yes it can be listed as "capacitor" - OE noun name is "terminal block"! You would need to be sure you're buying the package and NOT just the capacitor.
What are you meaning capacitor to ECM?
There was a 1984382 shield that the OP references but I haven't seen one in years. The plastics that fail in an HEI aside from the module is the terminal block which is actually a connector to the module.
What are you meaning capacitor to ECM?
There was a 1984382 shield that the OP references but I haven't seen one in years. The plastics that fail in an HEI aside from the module is the terminal block which is actually a connector to the module.
Ken
PS this is the part you posted.
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Thanks to you all for the replys. I was fixing a broken vacume line, and had to pull the Distributor. The plastic pieces practally fell out as I was pulling it, and I really didn't pay that much attention...I assumed they were simply insulators, and my FSM wasn't really much help in viewing the thing. I'm guessing I just had the top halves that were broken off. I'll pull the cap off and actually look things over...Again Thanks
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Thanks to you all for the replys. I was fixing a broken vacume line, and had to pull the Distributor. The plastic pieces practally fell out as I was pulling it, and I really didn't pay that much attention...I assumed they were simply insulators, and my FSM wasn't really much help in viewing the thing. I'm guessing I just had the top halves that were broken off. I'll pull the cap off and actually look things over...Again Thanks
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I think he may be talking about the insulator (part of #23) in this picture:
The plastic insulator is part of the cable assembly. It hasn't been available for many years (I've looked). Mine fell to pieces a long time ago and the cable now comes out of the distributor with no insulation, like so:
The plastic insulator is part of the cable assembly. It hasn't been available for many years (I've looked). Mine fell to pieces a long time ago and the cable now comes out of the distributor with no insulation, like so:
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OK - that's a 1986260 that has long been discontinued. The easiest find would likely be from another TPI Corvette or F bodied Pontiac or Chevrolet that is also a TPI car.
I just saw an infomercial for a product that could be used to mold an insulator for that. It slips my mind presently but I recall seing it. Sets in a couple hours and retains it's flexibility well they say.
I just saw an infomercial for a product that could be used to mold an insulator for that. It slips my mind presently but I recall seing it. Sets in a couple hours and retains it's flexibility well they say.
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What are you meaning capacitor to ECM?
Meant part on other side of distributor that goes to the ECM or timing module. Yes part 23 in pic. Sorry for the confusion.
Ken
What are you meaning capacitor to ECM?
Meant part on other side of distributor that goes to the ECM or timing module. Yes part 23 in pic. Sorry for the confusion.
Ken
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While I still haven't gotten into my Distributor, I did find these at Eklers... part # 37816 and # 32973. I figure they're probably what I need. I wasn't having any luck looking for "insulators". 
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The 32973 part is the two wire harness that goes from the ignition module up to the distributor terminals on the side of the cap (tach and power).
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