Temperature Sending Clip and Choke Tube Bracket Finish

[Michael H.]

On a '65 327 c.i. 365 h.p., what is the correct finish on the small clips that hold the temperature sending unit wire (on the right side valve cover)? Also, what is the correct finish on the clip attached to one of the right side intake manifold bolts that holds the choke tube? I realize that this area was sprayed with aluminum-colored paint, but were these clips covered with this paint as well? By the way, a post in the Archives here states that the accelerator rod return spring bracket on the other side of the intake manifold was painted with the aluminum paint, because it was apparently installed before the engine was shipped for final assembly in the car. Someone else posted that those attachments for which directions are shown in the Assembly Manual would have been attached after the aluminum painting in the valley between the valve covers and intake, and thus would not be painted. I didn't see a directive in the AM for these clips (although maybe I overlooked it), suggesting that they thus would be aluminum-painted, but a friend of mine what a fairly original L79 says that his clips appear black. What say the experts? Thanks as usual in advance.

[William C.]

Re: Temperature Sending Clip and Choke Tube Bracket Finish

I believe you would be looking for a black phosphate finish if my memory is holding up.

[Jim S.]

Re: Temperature Sending Clip and Choke Tube Bracket Finish

On a '65 327 c.i. 365 h.p., what is the correct finish on the small clips that hold the temperature sending unit wire (on the right side valve cover)? Also, what is the correct finish on the clip attached to one of the right side intake manifold bolts that holds the choke tube? I realize that this area was sprayed with aluminum-colored paint, but were these clips covered with this paint as well? By the way, a post in the Archives here states that the accelerator rod return spring bracket on the other side of the intake manifold was painted with the aluminum paint, because it was apparently installed before the engine was shipped for final assembly in the car. Someone else posted that those attachments for which directions are shown in the Assembly Manual would have been attached after the aluminum painting in the valley between the valve covers and intake, and thus would not be painted. I didn't see a directive in the AM for these clips (although maybe I overlooked it), suggesting that they thus would be aluminum-painted, but a friend of mine what a fairly original L79 says that his clips appear black. What say the experts? Thanks as usual in advance.

Based on B&W photos in Dobbins book Vette Vues, the choke tube clip appears to match the painted intake on a 300hp and appears to match the intake on a 350hp. So it appears that clip was in place before engine paint. The spring bracket is not as clear but appears to be black. These are on pages 110 & 112

[William C.]

Re: Temperature Sending Clip and Choke Tube Bracket Finish

OK, the temp wire clips are only on ALUMINUM rocker covers, which are not painted with engine paint, the SHP engine assy (L76) clearly shows the Pipe that goes into the back OF THE BLOCK TO CONNECT TO THE AIRCLEANER as being installed at the St louis facility and thus not painted with engine paint (Black paint as delivered) in bulk from the supplier. Choke tube clip is something I don't understand in the context of this discussion as '65 used a hot air choke??

[Michael H.]

Re: Temperature Sending Clip and Choke Tube Bracket Finish

Bill, you're absolutely correct regarding the choke tube--no clip. I meant the vacuum advance tube-- specifically the clip holding this tube that attaches to one of the right side intake manifold bolts. Sorry for the mistaken reference. (Lot of tubes to keep track on this engine.)

[Michael H.]

Re: Temperature Sending Clip and Choke Tube Bracket Finish

While we're on the subject of the choke tube on an L76, can anyone advise whether that chrome tube attaches directly into the side of the carburetor, or is there an intervening fitting between the carb and the tube? Thanks again.

[Jim S.]

Re: Temperature Sending Clip and Choke Tube Bracket Finish

Based on B&W photos in Dobbins book Vette Vues, the choke tube clip appears to match the painted intake on a 300hp and appears to match the intake on a 350hp. So it appears that clip was in place before engine paint. The spring bracket is not as clear but appears to be black. These are on pages 110 & 112

Oh, scratch this, I was thinking about the vacumn advance hose. As Roseanna Rosannadanna would say, "Never mind..."

[John H.]

Re: Temperature Sending Clip and Choke Tube Bracket Finish

While we're on the subject of the choke tube on an L76, can anyone advise whether that chrome tube attaches directly into the side of the carburetor, or is there an intervening fitting between the carb and the tube? Thanks again.

Mike -

Are you talking about the choke hot air tube, or the vacuum advance tube? Both are chrome - the hot air tube female nut screws directly on the threaded male inlet to the choke housing, and the vacuum advance tube has a male tube nut that screws into an adapter fitting that screws into a threaded hole in the side of the front metering block.


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[Michael H.]

Re: Temperature Sending Clip and Choke Tube Bracket Finish

John,

Thanks so much for posting the photo of the right side of the L76 carb setup. That was VERY helpful. You've answered my follow-up question, which was whether the choke tube has an intermediate fitting between that tube and the carburetor. I now understand that there is an adapter fitting between the vacuum advance tube and the carburetor, but not between the choke tube and the carb. Although it's somewhat difficult to see, I assume that the fitting between the vacuum advance tube and the carb is brass. Switching subjects somewhat, the fitting of the outlet (rear) side of the fuel filter in the photo you posted is apparently also supposed to be brass, according to the JG (page 103 under "L76 365")), but it appears chrome in the photo.

Finally, on a totally unrelated matter, John, I wanted to thank you for your tremendous contribution to this hobby over the years. I don't post here that often, but I read this fourm literally everyday, and I've spent countless hours reading the Archives in search of answers to my many restoration questons involving my '65. In that context, I've become very familiar with your name, your background, your expertise, and your enormous contribution to this organization. So for what it's worth, THANKS!