| Also known as | E3800 |
| Diagram | Fig. 26 — CONTACT BREAKER AND IGNITION COIL · ref 43 |
| Subsystem | engine bottom |
| Listed in parts books | 1963–1968 |
Screw (7/8 in. U.H.)
A 7/8 in. screw used in the timing cover and contact breaker assembly, catalog no. 70-3800 (formerly E3800).
This is a screw, catalog number 70-3800, with the older factory number E3800 stamped in earlier books for the same part. Length under the head runs 7/8 in. per the parts book listing.
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It shows up in the figures covering the timing cover, contact breaker, and ignition coil assembly, so it's one of the small fasteners used to hold that cluster together on the engine's timing side. These are easy to lose track of at the parts counter since they look like generic hardware, but the parts book calls this one out specifically for that job.
If you're rebuilding a timing cover or contact breaker assembly and need to replace a stripped or rusted screw, this is the number to reference. Worth keeping a spare on hand since these can walk off when a cover comes apart on the bench.
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