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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-06-2017, 08:20 PM

A few steel retainers I missed.

Does anyone have a picture or source to the wire A/C wire & vacuum line retainers mounted on the bottom of the evaporator box? My notes say they're nylon, but I don't recall seeing etc. I added an image for the locations from the assm. manual.

Also, (ha), I'm trying to confirm which head the temperature sender is supposed to go on, for a BBC. Pretty sure it's the LH head. Mine is on the right, which is probably on me from long ago.

And, can anyone describe what retainers were used for the temperature wire, and perhaps a route description?

I'm bet the house (gulp) one of those valve cover retainers in post 25 is used (4th row, 2nd & 3rd piece), but I'd like to know of any retainers used behind the head or at the F/W. Thanks

**DeadheadNM** · 11-07-2017, 12:48 AM

See first pic here for harness retainer on AC box: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=54

Not nylon.

Retainer for temp send wire on a SBC uses a retainer woven into the harness that affixes at the lower LH stud of the water pump.

**Steeveedee** · 11-07-2017, 12:59 AM

My '70 402-equipped truck has the temp sender on the passenger's (right) side head, by the engine oil dip stick. It appears to be the factory routing. NB: the engine has been rebuilt, so it may be wrong, but that wire sits in the harness as looking proper.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-07-2017, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

See first pic here for harness retainer on AC box: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=54

Not nylon.

Retainer for temp send wire on a SBC uses a retainer woven into the harness that affixes at the lower LH stud of the water pump.

Thanks Deadhead. I'll have to check the holes in the retainers, post 25, first image, last set of retainers stamped "9/16". The holes might be too large for 1/4" bolt, but they look close. Happen to know if it's rubber coated?

What the.....WATER PUMP? Hmmm, doesn't apply to BBC, the pump is out of the way.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-07-2017, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

My '70 402-equipped truck has the temp sender on the passenger's (right) side head, by the engine oil dip stick. It appears to be the factory routing. NB: the engine has been rebuilt, so it may be wrong, but that wire sits in the harness as looking proper.

Good to know, thanks. I wonder if the temp. sender would be in the way of the heat stove on a BBC, if on the LH side? That's a rhetorical? Makes more sense to be on the RH side anyway.

Can you describe how the wire is routed and any retainers? On my truck, the wire came off the RH (truck side) portion of the firewall block. Pretty sure it routes through the firewall gutter, then?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-29-2018, 06:06 PM

Link was lost, so here are the retainers

**Mike_The_Grad** · 05-12-2019, 06:45 PM

Been a while but does anybody know if these type of clips are reusable? I'm assuming yes, but I have yet to find an answer as to how...

These came off of my dads 1964 c10 LWB. I'm almost positive these have never been removed from the truck. EVER. #1 everything was covered with about 2" thick of neglect and road grime. #2 passengers side front drum brake spindle still has the factory stainless steel tag around the tie rod connection.

If there are reusable how do I reset them without destroying them?
Any and all help is much appreciated.

Oh yeah, these are for the manual drum brake hard lines the run along the chassis

1970Tex · 02-11-2026, 08:17 PM

I think once you've squeezed the "M" section to release it, you would need to re-expand it somehow after re installation. The most forward 2 fuel line clips on my 1970 GMC have this same style. The forward one isn't a problem to remove, but the second one back does not have access to release it from the frame, being its hidden behind the upper control arm bracket. I had to saw mine off with a hack saw blade. I'm hoping i could rivet on a pop in style clip, but there is not much room to work in that spot to use a rivet squeezer or self tap screw. What are others using in that location?

11-06-2017, 08:20 PM	#26
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,689	Re: Guess that clip, clamp, retainer, etc. A few steel retainers I missed. Does anyone have a picture or source to the wire A/C wire & vacuum line retainers mounted on the bottom of the evaporator box? My notes say they're nylon, but I don't recall seeing etc. I added an image for the locations from the assm. manual. Also, (ha), I'm trying to confirm which head the temperature sender is supposed to go on, for a BBC. Pretty sure it's the LH head. Mine is on the right, which is probably on me from long ago. And, can anyone describe what retainers were used for the temperature wire, and perhaps a route description? I'm bet the house (gulp) one of those valve cover retainers in post 25 is used (4th row, 2nd & 3rd piece), but I'd like to know of any retainers used behind the head or at the F/W. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Tony 1971 C10 Custom Deluxe SWB 402/400TH A/C I developed an assembly information kit for restoring my truck from nuts and bolts. It's written in Assy. order, short & simple, packed with all OEM hardware ID; castings; part ID; 100s of part numbers; wiring simple - Resource, and trivial too. Much info. applies to all 67-72 GM, A/C vehicles, esp. trucks W/O saying. Full search ability, including to 700+ images of illus., parts, charts, Assy., points of interest, cab, bed, & front clip cart plans- Specials and cores were serviced out and R excluded e.g. front/rear glass, body/paint, engine core, rebuilt hinges, steering box, trans, etc. The project was in-line with long former professions developing process, policy, specs, demo, written for novices, admin., policy, engineers, development, systems & test - Public & govt 2, gross. Sell soft copy cheaply, PM if interested.Build thread:https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 11-06-2017 at 09:12 PM.

11-07-2017, 12:48 AM	#27
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,579	Re: Guess that clip, clamp, retainer, etc. See first pic here for harness retainer on AC box: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=54 Not nylon. Retainer for temp send wire on a SBC uses a retainer woven into the harness that affixes at the lower LH stud of the water pump. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-07-2017, 12:59 AM	#28
Steeveedee Ram-A-Lam-A-Ding-Dong Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 11,899	Re: Guess that clip, clamp, retainer, etc. My '70 402-equipped truck has the temp sender on the passenger's (right) side head, by the engine oil dip stick. It appears to be the factory routing. NB: the engine has been rebuilt, so it may be wrong, but that wire sits in the harness as looking proper. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

06-29-2018, 06:06 PM	#31
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,689	Re: Guess that clip, clamp, retainer, etc. Link was lost, so here are the retainers Attached Images __________________ Tony 1971 C10 Custom Deluxe SWB 402/400TH A/C I developed an assembly information kit for restoring my truck from nuts and bolts. It's written in Assy. order, short & simple, packed with all OEM hardware ID; castings; part ID; 100s of part numbers; wiring simple - Resource, and trivial too. Much info. applies to all 67-72 GM, A/C vehicles, esp. trucks W/O saying. Full search ability, including to 700+ images of illus., parts, charts, Assy., points of interest, cab, bed, & front clip cart plans- Specials and cores were serviced out and R excluded e.g. front/rear glass, body/paint, engine core, rebuilt hinges, steering box, trans, etc. The project was in-line with long former professions developing process, policy, specs, demo, written for novices, admin., policy, engineers, development, systems & test - Public & govt 2, gross. Sell soft copy cheaply, PM if interested.Build thread:https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

05-12-2019, 06:45 PM	#32
Mike_The_Grad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 656	Re: Guess that clip, clamp, retainer, etc. Been a while but does anybody know if these type of clips are reusable? I'm assuming yes, but I have yet to find an answer as to how... These came off of my dads 1964 c10 LWB. I'm almost positive these have never been removed from the truck. EVER. #1 everything was covered with about 2" thick of neglect and road grime. #2 passengers side front drum brake spindle still has the factory stainless steel tag around the tie rod connection. If there are reusable how do I reset them without destroying them? Any and all help is much appreciated. Oh yeah, these are for the manual drum brake hard lines the run along the chassis Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB - Mine 1964 C/10 LWB - My Dad's

02-11-2026, 08:17 PM	#33
1970Tex Registered User Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 52	Re: Guess that clip, clamp, retainer, etc. I think once you've squeezed the "M" section to release it, you would need to re-expand it somehow after re installation. The most forward 2 fuel line clips on my 1970 GMC have this same style. The forward one isn't a problem to remove, but the second one back does not have access to release it from the frame, being its hidden behind the upper control arm bracket. I had to saw mine off with a hack saw blade. I'm hoping i could rivet on a pop in style clip, but there is not much room to work in that spot to use a rivet squeezer or self tap screw. What are others using in that location? __________________ 1970 GMC C/K1500 SBC 350/TH350 3/4" drop. Original tuxedo black paint. 20" American torque thrust. Front disc brake/ 5 lug conversion.



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