Clamshell thru the firewall (Page 2/2)
theogre FEB 09, 11:26 PM
Most other E-parts don't numbers too.
Many OE plugs etc only have PED on them thru 1990's.
PED is Packard Electric Division of Old GM before spinoff all parts to Delphi.

You and Dealers can't get many plugs etc even thru GM.
Some parts are sold thru Dorman and other 3rd parties but often only common parts used by many models like Green MAP plug loose or as a Pig Tail "kit."
ericjon262 FEB 10, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by theogre:

Most other E-parts don't numbers too.
Many OE plugs etc only have PED on them thru 1990's.
PED is Packard Electric Division of Old GM before spinoff all parts to Delphi.

You and Dealers can't get many plugs etc even thru GM.
Some parts are sold thru Dorman and other 3rd parties but often only common parts used by many models like Green MAP plug loose or as a Pig Tail "kit."



Ballenger motorsports, EFI connection, Waytek, Mouser and dozens of other retailers sell the pins, shells, and seals. I use all new stuff when I make a harness.

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fierosound FEB 10, 04:44 PM
What the separated pieces look like.
theogre FEB 10, 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by ericjon262:
Ballenger motorsports, EFI connection, Waytek, Mouser and dozens of other retailers sell the pins, shells, and seals. I use all new stuff when I make a harness.

Yes, C500 and other Pins are easy find and tools to make/handle them too. Some Shells are "Standard" and available. Some Shells and other parts was never available to the public and many others not even for GM dealer service and no GM/PED/Delpni # published.

Delphi even put out big catalog in a Public PDF years ago but often didn't have many GM shells etc.

So might find a 3rd party w/ X part but often can't search w/ GM and other "universal" PN.
longjonsilver APR 08, 04:54 PM
How do you get that clamshell back thru the firewall? i had some trouble getting the clamshell back together until i realized that the rear slides together the front snaps. But i am having a bear of a time getting the rear clip on the clamshell. Any tricks?

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Will APR 08, 05:39 PM
The black side hooks in while the grey side clips in.
You have to put it in cockeyed to get the black side to hook, then rotate it into the correct orientation to get the grey side to clip in. Then you can install the retainer.
longjonsilver APR 09, 07:08 AM
Thanks Will. Much obliged
jon

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Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.

Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.

I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!