spark plug wire brackets on 440

[gunner60927]

Does anyone know if the spark plug wire brackets should be painted the same hemi orange color as the engine or should they remain unpainted when replacing them.

[Ghoste]

I don't know if there is firm agreement on this but I believe that 440's are gnerally accepted as a mix of painted and unpainted.  If the wire holder is attached to a bracket I think they were painted and if they are the round ones that snap into brackets they are unpainted.  But I am only guessing.

[bill440rt]

Plug wire brackets were painted along with the engine assembly. The plastic holder that goes on the bracket by the t-stat housing should also be painted engine color.
The grommet that is on the #8 plug wire that snaps into the holder was unpainted (white plastic), because it was a component of the ignition wires.

[gunner60927]

Thanks, this answers my question. I appreciate it.

[Nickrc3]

Plug wire brackets were painted along with the engine assembly. The plastic holder that goes on the bracket by the t-stat housing should also be painted engine color.

I thought all plastic holders were left in their natural state. Note T-stat holder.
Oh well... so much for my sources.

[bill440rt]

The PCV valve & grommet should also be painted engine color. Not sure about '68 cars with the metal valves, though.

[HeavyFuel]

for '68.

Mostly black rubber remains, but you can see the bits of paint.