Camaro Research Group Discussion > Originality
Small Block Spark Plug Wire Retainers Painted Black?
68camaroz28:
--- Quote from: abiddle on January 14, 2017, 07:25:32 PM ---I'm confused on this topic. I read this thread and believe the valve cover hold downs should be painted orange on an L48, but the wire retainers should not be painted with the engine.
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=2946.msg18945#msg18945
But then I keep seeing this day 0 nova L48 pic used as a reference. This shows the retainers painted orange with the engine.
Thanks - Andy
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Andy, that might have been one of the few times John misspoke and it was a old post. I'm sure they were on the engine at the engine plant since so many engines had them painted. Considering alum intake small blocks, on both the 68Z & 69Z showcased in "original cars and details" their wire retainers attached to the valve covers are bare steel with the rubber looking dipped ends. We just double checked on that!
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