Has anyone ever seen these clips?

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Mike Trom, Mar 22, 2004.

  1. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    I have two GM clips that are listed as being used on all '68 V8's and I guess they go somewhere on the valve cover stud to hold the wire harness?:Do No: My assembly book says that you use 3 per car. Has anyone ever seen these on a car before and do they still make them?
     

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    Mike Trom, Mar 22, 2004
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  2. henry white

    henry white Well-Known Member

    hi mike you are correct about where they go on the car. three per car, 1968 only, all v8. parts book says clip, eng, wiring harness- rkr arm cvr to stud. thats all the info i have here. henry
     
    henry white, Mar 22, 2004
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  3. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    Henry,

    Thats the same info that I have. I would like to find one more to use on my car (I have 2). They are quite fragile so I don't think I would have much luck at a scrap yard. I know they are really not necessary but why not use them if I have them...

    :beer
     
    Mike Trom, Mar 22, 2004
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  4. armyguy298

    armyguy298 Well-Known Member

    How in the world can you figure out what exactly those go on? Do youhave a program, or a "bible" that list every part number and by make and model?
     
    armyguy298, Mar 22, 2004
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  5. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    I have a '68 parts book. If you have the group number and part number you can check to see where they go. There are master parts books out there that cover numerous years. Kinda like a Buick bible...

    :beer
     
    Mike Trom, Mar 22, 2004
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  6. armyguy298

    armyguy298 Well-Known Member

    OOOOOOO, where can I get one of those for my 71?
     
    armyguy298, Mar 22, 2004
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  7. henry white

    henry white Well-Known Member

    parts books

    brian parts books show up on ebay every now & then, most if not all will cover many years and models of buick. the book i like best is my dealer parts & accessories price schedule and history index. hard to find, but with that book you can search by part number. its a must have to id parts when all you have is the part number. it also tells the group & if an item fits chevy or other GM.

    henry
     
    henry white, Mar 22, 2004
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  8. Rivman

    Rivman Senior Ottawa Buick Guy

    Grp 2.559 #1384233

    According to the 68 chassis and body parts book:

    1968, All V-8, 1384233, Clip, Eng. Wiring Harness-Rkr Arm Cvr. To Stud (3)

    I picked this one up in Carlisle a few years back for $20 - it covers all the 68 models, and they pop up on evilBay every now and then. :bglasses: :beer :TU:

    Mike - The only clips I've ever seen is the plug wire type that sits on the valve cover pins.
     
    Rivman, Mar 23, 2004
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  9. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    The clips are made from plastic and look like they would snap off quite easily so I am sure there are not many left out there on many cars. I will have to check to see if there is even a spot to slide the clips on my valve cover stems..
     
    Mike Trom, Mar 23, 2004
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