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Only wire showing is for ground. Low mileage unrestored but can not confirm correct.

When you get the opportunity to inspect the area you suspect, also check to the right, the oil banjo fitting and the pipe itself. The oil feed pipe (C37764) has 3 fittings, which could leak, and the pipe could also fracture.
Good luck!

Joe

Recently, I had my early Series III Tach "upgraded" with a new circuit board. It was an US-based company. The tach was returned with the original plug. I connected it and it worked without any wiring changes. They used the green wire for power and the white/blue wire for signal. I can only imagine t...

Excellent write-up! Your 2 posts clears the fog on an often confusing topic!
regards,
Joe

I did this job last spring and did not think I could access all the nuts (none were captive). In some cases I had to remove wiring and other obstructions to gain access to the nuts. For the one by the power steering pump I used a flat head screw driver as a wedge between the nut and side frame to ho...

Starter Shield? C35871

While replacing the exhaust manifold, I took the opportunity to replace the the oil pressure sender and switch (early 71). As noted in the prior post, the wiring takes a beating from the heat and oil. That harness is readily available and may be the source of the issue. These pictures show the unit....

While replacing the exhaust manifold, I took the opportunity to replace the the oil pressure sender and switch (early 71). As noted in the prior post, the wiring takes a beating from the heat and oil. That harness is readily available and may be the source of the issue. These pictures show the unit....

Early 71 with emissions. Two hole. Top hole only for wire clip.

Regards,

Joe

Hope this helps!

Joe

I had a similar issue that concerned me for some time. I determined that it was a cracked exhaust manifold. Replaced manifold and "ticking" ceased.

regards,

Joe

U.S. LHD. HOPE THIS HELPS!

Joe