SECTION 1 - Engine Compartment
Spark Plug Cable Bracket
There were two types of spark plug cable brackets used on 1956 Golden Hawks.
The older style mounts to the center valve cover bolt and has four slots for the spark plug cables
to rest in. This bracket is painted black. There is a left (part number 439830) and a right (part
number 439831) bracket. There is also a rear bracket (part number 440821) mounted behind the
carburetor, under the coil. The lower part of the rear bracket is painted red.
The newer style bracket mounts to
both the rear and center valve cover
bolts and is painted black.
It is much larger and contains 4 rubber grommets, one for each wire to pass through. The change
was effective with serial number 6032307, final assembly date of 3-14-56, for South Bend
produced cars, and approximate serial number 6800452, final assembly date of 3-14-56, for cars
assembled in Los Angeles. There is a right (part number 6489377) and left (part number
6489917) bracket.
Reference Source:
1955 - 1958 Chassis Parts Catalog, page 193.
Motor Trend dated February 1956, page 21.
Mechanix Illustrated dated April 1956, page 96.
Hot Rod Magazine dated April 1956, page 21.
Science and Mechanics dated April 1956, page 74.
Service Bulletin No. 315 dated June 1956, page 1.
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