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1970 442 automatic with AC. I need help identifying a broken tab that is screwed into the AC housing on my 442. I thought it could be a broken retainer clip for the AC wiring but I cannot find the other half. Any help would be appreciated.
On my '69, the positioning of that tab is slightly different but it holds a wrapped wire harness (part of the tab wrapped into the harness) that goes to the relay mounted on the passenger fender.
Randy C.
'68 4-4-2 convertible
'69 4-4-2 convertible
On my '69, the positioning of that tab is slightly different but it holds a wrapped wire harness (part of the tab wrapped into the harness) that goes to the relay mounted on the passenger fender.
Randy C.
'68 4-4-2 convertible
'69 4-4-2 convertible
If wiring harness is the case, most likely the harness in the picture, down and behind the valve cover - other piece of tab still inside tape wrapping of harness, and 2 pieces can be probably re-joined with good glue/solvent. Good luck
1970 442 automatic with AC. I need help identifying a broken tab that is screwed into the AC housing on my 442. I thought it could be a broken retainer clip for the AC wiring but I cannot find the other half. Any help would be appreciated.
On my 70 442 W-30 with AC, that tab is in the same place. And like yours it's broken, like me you will find the other half tape up within your AC wiring harness that goes to the fan, relay and AC Compressor.
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This "style" clip would work (below). Stick the business end into the screw hold. I haven't spent any time looking for an original OEM clip. They're often referred to as a wiring harness (loom) retainer clip. Lots of companies make retainer clips. If you're looking for original OEM retainer clip, I can't help as I don't know who makes an exact fit. If this is not a concourse restoration, you'll likely find an appropriate retainer clip. Check a NAPA store they might have the same one laying on a shelf. You'll likely find one at a salvage yard, as well.
Thanks everyone for the input regarding the broken tab. I did see the picture that Joe posted in my PIM. This car is very original. I suspected that it was a wiring harness retainer clip that would be taped into the harness. I did not find the other broken end in the wiring harness. The wires look original, not so sure about the electrical tape. Interestingly, I posted a picture in ChatGPT before posting here. The response from ChatGPT was that it was a broken grounding strap. This seemed so logical since it's screwed into the non-metallic AC housing. Once again proving that ChatGPT ain't no Joe! This car will be going in for restoration in spring. I'm trying to clean up a few issues before that restoration starts. As much as I prefer the W30 stripes (which it is not), the repaint will include going back to the correct stripes.
The picture from Vintage Chief appears to show a clip that is external to the harness and would not be secured within the "tape" of the harness - having said that, an external clip doesn't exactly seem to make sense relative to the drawing of the firewall that was posted. If external, that certainly makes replacement of the clip a lot easier since you wouldn't need to open up the harness. Your guess is as good as mine.
