Nova TCS Switch & Wiring Gutter 101

[mockingbird812]

Got Greg's rivets, washers, and tool the other day and I installed them according to provided instructions onto my "new" gutter that M22 Mike (Angelo) provided . The only deviation I made was I found thinner washers which matched my originals that I took off of the Deuce. 1st photo shows Greg's rivet tool, rivets, and washers along with my original rivets and washers and also Greg provided a this-is-what-it-should-look-like-after-you-install-it rivet which was a nice touch. Greg's washers, as well as the substitutes I used, had to be drilled out to fit the new rivets and match the opening diameter of the originals. I am impressed with this kit and would recommend it. Well done Greg!



<font color="blue">I used the punch (black) in this photo to make the two holes in my '69 wire gutter here and on the opposite side as that is the way they came from the factory (and matched my original gutter)


I slightly splayed the opening of the rivet with a punch to get it started as per Greg's instructions. I then placed a tool handle behind the rivet (inside the gutter) to provide a solid surface to hammer the rivet tool against. The rivets formed just as they should and it was really pretty easy.



...and back in the car. </font>

[Salvatore]

Better push that one plug wire down on the cap Sam.

[m22mike]

Hay Sam...you been drinking again

I would like to take credit for the wire gutter that Phil "Woj" sent to you but he deserves the credit.
It's OK Sam....all us Ohio guy's look the same..

Mike

[mockingbird812]

Mike: Yes, of course, I meant <font color="red">WOJ!</font> . Guess i've been away from OH too long and you really are all starting to look the same to me ! (oh, and to answer your original question............YES! )

Sam: I've got good contact, but the boot won't stay cradled around the distributor cap (309R) I guess that particular boot is too small as compared to the others ??

[chevjon396]

Greg,

Do you more of the rivets kits?
Email me at: [email protected]
Thanks
jon

[mockingbird812]

With recent discussions of TCS, I thot I'd post the Chassis Service Manual for the '70 Nova ...

[BJCHEV396]

Sent you a PM Greg.Thanks,Bill.

[Jeff H]

Good info, I never really paid attention to the TCS stuff. My 70 L78 Camaro still had the relay on the wire gutter but none of the functional parts were left anywhere else.

[BJCHEV396]

Hey Greg,I got the rivets and washers in the mail but no tool!? Bill L.in Canada.

[mockingbird812]

What is the correct finish for the fasteners that attach the gutter to the firewall ('70 Nova)?

Thanks