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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: poboy427 on January 28, 2015, 09:14:10 PM

Title: Distributer hold down hipo
Post by: poboy427 on January 28, 2015, 09:14:10 PM

I've searched and can't find an answer or good image. What was the  original finish on the 66 hipo dizzy hold down and bolt.

Thanks Ray

Title: Re: Distributer hold down hipo
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 28, 2015, 10:37:33 PM

Quote from: poboy427 on January 28, 2015, 09:14:10 PM

I've searched and can't find an answer or good image. What was the  original finish on the 66 hipo dizzy hold down and bolt.

Thanks Ray

Zinc phosphate on hold down. Zinc Silver on the bolt.

Title: Re: Distributer hold down hipo
Post by: poboy427 on January 29, 2015, 06:43:36 AM

Thanks Bob,

All my questions jut put your post number over 2000 ;D

Ray

Title: Re: Distributer hold down hipo
Post by: GT500KR on January 29, 2015, 01:33:53 PM

Ray,

 Here is a new Motorcraft unit. I believe this is the correct finish, but assembly line may differ from NOS, and frequently does.

Title: Re: Distributer hold down hipo
Post by: carlite65 on January 29, 2015, 02:18:39 PM

that is not what is being discussed. your pics show the cap holddown.

Title: Re: Distributer hold down hipo
Post by: GT500KR on January 29, 2015, 02:59:15 PM

Red face.... :P
I read the original post wrong... Cast piece and bolt at the base obviously.