TCS Solenoid (434) Original or Repop

CamarosRus · #1 12-17-2002, 05:12 AM

In August on EBAY I bought a NOS 434 TCS solenoid switch from a certain Ed S. who deals quite a few parts from his Floria home. Shortly thereafter the auction a bystander Emailed me his thoughts about my purchase NOT being N.O.S.
I have been trying to gather info on what part I actually have, but very few people seem to actually KNOW. Did any of the 1969 Big Block applications use the 434 TCS solenoid??? Chris White who I believe is a TOP LS-6 Chevelle "expert" says that the one I bought is a REPOP.....I can send anyone pics BUT obviously am still not up to speed on posting them HERE.
Chris While says my style (font) of numbering is incorrect and also there should be BROWN insulating "goop" showing where white insulator shows in opening of case......Please advise if you have knowledge.....My seller Ed Sl... in Florida refutes my claim and wont offer any help in this matter....Thanks, Chuck Sharin/Seattle

CamarosRus · #2 12-17-2002, 05:14 AM

Forgot I can post HERE......might need two posts to show....

CamarosRus · #3 12-17-2002, 05:16 AM

another view

RonNova396L34 · #4 12-17-2002, 09:57 AM

Chuck,
Hard to see the script on one picture due to focus but it looks like the one on my 1970 Nova big block. The numbering on mine is DR1114434. Mine is the original unit.
Ron

Nova Research Project · #5 12-17-2002, 03:46 PM

Chuck,

As far as 1969 part, the 62-70 parts book lists:

Group 2.408 Years 70 Usage All (396,400 w/4BC, 454) ................. Description SOLENOID ASSY., spark control

I do not see a single listing it the parts book for any year except 70. for this group. I will look at home to see if I have any pictures of a NOS unit that may help. Greg

ORIGLS6 · #6 12-17-2002, 10:06 PM

Ron, Could you look at your original piece and see if there is a trace of a brown sealant around the edge? I bought a repop from Paragon to use on my car until I UNCOVER the original somewhere in the garage. I too have heard that the originals have the brown residue at the seal.
Thanks,
Dennis

RonNova396L34 · #7 12-17-2002, 10:19 PM

Dennis,
I sent you an e-mail which hopefully helps answer your question.
Ron [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

ORIGLS6 · #8 12-18-2002, 04:11 AM

Got ya. Thanks!

Nova Research Project · #9 12-22-2002, 06:59 PM

Picture of Brown sealant. I have a NOS 432 with a broken plastic hose valve that has a carmel colored transparent resin at the same spot. I have seen a few on which you could not see the sealant on the picture. Greg

ORIGLS6 · #10 12-23-2002, 03:50 AM

I want the one in the picture. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] The 4434 is the correct piece for my car.

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