[Jimbobeast]

Hard to argue with that.
On the RAIV engine, that back intake manifold bolt is just a bolt. I suppose I could change it out to one with threads on top and then use a nut to attach the plug wire holder. The intake bolts themselves are too big to fit into the plug wire holder hole.

[jhein]

Originally Posted by Jimbobeast

...I've got a bunch of the TCS switches/brackets just lying around if you want one.

Thanks very much for the offer. With my new drivetrain, I won't be able to run one. Also, at least for the time being, I prefer manifold vacuum.

[unruhjonny]

Originally Posted by Jimbobeast

Hard to argue with that.
On the RAIV engine, that back intake manifold bolt is just a bolt. I suppose I could change it out to one with threads on top and then use a nut to attach the plug wire holder. The intake bolts themselves are too big to fit into the plug wire holder hole.

I use just a bolt there anyway;
As far as I can tell that's what was done from the factory too.

This was taken last September, on the engine that started this thread, before I pulled anything.

[Buck Wilde]

Would you happen to have a pic of the left hand rear wire loom and bolt? It looks like that loom bolts into the corresponding head bolt hole and I assume it uses a bolt similar to what holds the TCS switch on the right hand head?

[unruhjonny]

if no one else chimes in, I can absolutely get you a picture, but it might be next week before I can get to it.

[unruhjonny]

Originally Posted by Buck Wilde

Would you happen to have a pic of the left hand rear wire loom and bolt? It looks like that loom bolts into the corresponding head bolt hole and I assume it uses a bolt similar to what holds the TCS switch on the right hand head?

I was going through some pictures this morning, and I happened on this image - and figured that this might suit exactly what you needed.

[Buck Wilde]

That’s great. Thank you! Can you tell if the bolt seems to have a shoulder on it?

[unruhjonny]

from what I have seen (I believe that hardware varied with the plant, and date depending on availablity) they do not have shoulders.

[giles]

I’m not so much of a purist that I won’t put in a few deviations from stock. Replacing the crappy cost-saving ‘71 plastic wire holders with the super deluxe ‘70 wire holders is one of them!

[Jimbobeast]

Sorry for the late reply, I've been out of town. No shoulders on my bolts. I can get more photos if you want.