82 4X4 pickup- had this part left after rebuild. Anyone, where does this clip go in the engine? 22R stock engine except for a new EPN crawler cam.

 

Looks like a thingamajig or thingamabob. Or possibly the metal portion of piece that supports wiring harness or a section of wiring... I'm not certain.

 

Here's my philosophy on "extra" parts...

Did it run before the rebuild with the "extra" part?
Does it run after the rebuild without the "extra" part?

If you answer yes to both questions then you can throw it in the "extra" parts bin!

I have a couple buckets dedicated to unnecessary parts that I have ripped off my truck! 1st gens are loaded with said parts! You should always keep the parts though...you never know when you may need a random Jap nut or bolt.

 

Looks like a bolt is missing also to secure that piece. Its there for a reason. "extra" parts bin

 

I'm thinking it's something for the carburetor, maybe a support or something. I know for a FACT that my 22re does not have anything that looks like that inside the engine or out.

 

Oh crap it will never run without it !!
Looks like the clip that holds the spark plug guides in place.

 

Actually, I think I know what it might be! It is probably a broken (looks broken) plug holder/retainer tab thingy. Or maybe one of the tabs that the factory spark plug wire loom attaches to on the valve cover?? Regardless... doesn't look important!

 

Kawa ur philosophy is the exactly the same as mine

 

Dude...that's your flux capacitor bracket for gods sake!! You're never gonna make it back to the future now!!!