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Interestingly this shield is rather similar to the one used on 70 B-bodies. In section 12-04-4 of the parts book it lists 2925315 for both B-bodies and E bodies with 340. There was a technical service bulletin for 71 model year that announced the 340 ebodies were going to have a fast ratio box after a certain date. On this bulletin it makes mention of this splash shield and refers to it as part number 3583003 and lists the rubber seal as 3583004.

That is correct. I did not find # 3583003 in the 1970-71 master parts book. Also the master parts book shows #3404435 for all E bodies exc. 340. Why?

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I don't believe these were on manual shift cars. They are commonly referred to as "starter shields" but I think their actual intention was to protect the transmission cooler lines.

The reference in the parts book to 340 and all except 340 should most likely be 340 with fast ratio.

I have an earlier built 340 automatic car without the fast ratio box and it has the plastic shield like most other E-bodies.


Thanks. Great info.
Mike Afflerbach

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