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On a early 1955 3100

My junction box is attached with a push on type clip, where can I get them?

The new boxes have nothing.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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I installed my new junction block with 7/16" bolts. All the stuff in black tape with the snap on connectors has been removed.

Otto, I think you meant 5/16" bolts, which have a 1/2" hex head. 1/4" bolts or even #10 screws would be plenty to hold them in place.

Another possible source for original style clips is Restoration Specialties. They have a ton of different style similar clips. LINK

Or you could use the plastic "Christmas tree" style push on fasteners. Or split rivets if you want to stay with steel.

Yes, you're right. 5/16"

If you mean a bolt with a 7/16 hex head it will be a 1/4 in bolt.

George

I don't know what I mean. Whatever bolts I had laying around that fit through the holes is what I used.

Otto: Looking at your picture, is the firewall pad the only thing keeping the terminals from shorting to the body?

Or are there spacers on the mounting bolts/pins to space it out?

Yes, there are spacers.

The standoffs are built into the junction block. I circled them in green in the picture.

The fasteners are 1/4 in bolts(7/16” head) about 1/2” long.

Neat design. Simple but functional.

I need to replace my junction boxes this year. Nice reminder.

Anyway, back to the posters question. Now that we have discussed Otto's bolts.
The answer has been given by Phil and Otto. The terminal block has been improved.
The old block was held to the fender by push clips. The clips had a "step" or a "stop" built in to hold the board up and keep the "hot" screws from touching the fender.
The new block has a "stand off" at the screw hole on each end. (circled by Phil). It's just one of the wire terminal contacts flipped over. The standoff holds the phenolic board, and hot screws, up off the fender like the old one. New one is mounted with small bolts. Much better design. (check with Otto to see if he has any more bolts).
The best idea is to eliminate the board altogether and direct wire the lights.


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