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J S Goldman
 Post subject: Distributor Shield
PostPosted: Thu May 28, 2020 7:39 pm 
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Any problems or down side to removing the shield by the dist and oil filter?
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 Post subject: Re: Distributor Shield
PostPosted: Thu May 28, 2020 8:34 pm 
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It's there for a real good reason, to keep water and mud and other gunk from hitting the distributor. It weighs almost nothing. Why would you remove it?

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 Post subject: Re: Distributor Shield
PostPosted: Thu May 28, 2020 9:57 pm 
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Because the crack between the bolt holes. If you remove it, drive slow thru deep puddles, or you will soak the distributor.
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J S Goldman
 Post subject: Re: Distributor Shield
PostPosted: Fri May 29, 2020 8:11 am 
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thank you all !!!
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 Post subject: Re: Distributor Shield
PostPosted: Sat May 30, 2020 4:51 pm 
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I think the modern ignition systems have lessened the need for that shield. Not that I think they are a bad idea or anything. Because they aren't. I was just thinking about my truck. We drove back from a race in Bristol a couple of years ago in torrential rains for about 4-5 hours solid. Truck doesn't have a shield and never made a peep! I know I coudln't have done that with a points car! :D :D

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 Post subject: Re: Distributor Shield
PostPosted: Sat May 30, 2020 5:43 pm 
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Truck doesn't have a shield and never made a peep! I know I coudln't have done that with a points car! :D :D
Anyone got a picture of one? I've never seen one and did not know such a thing exists. Both of my trucks are missing the shield as well, and I would like to make one.
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 Post subject: Re: Distributor Shield
PostPosted: Sun May 31, 2020 5:10 am 
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Anyone got a picture of one? I've never seen one and did not know such a thing exists.
The first picture in this article:

http://www.slantsix.org/articles/Distri ... %20IIa.htm

Shows the shield on the left side of the picture in relation to the distributor, it is held by 2 bolts mounting the oil pump.

Thanks DI. I can create something like that.
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Doctor Dodge
 Post subject: Re: Distributor Shield
PostPosted: Sun May 31, 2020 2:10 pm 
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I have a few spare shields that could be mailed-out, if needed.
Send me a PM if interested.
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