Mysterious part found in engine bay?

[keithbkeller]

Can you tell me what this is? Where it came from? What purpose does it serve?
I found it down in the bottom of the engine bay on my 1981 911 SC Targa on the left side laying on the sheet medal by the ass end of the motor...

[DRONE]

Material?

[timmy2]

Mechanical rattle /noise maker placed there by unscrupulous mechanic for extra troubleshooting charges?

[GH85Carrera]

Is that thing plastic or metal? Is it magnetic?

[Bob Kontak]

It's a flattened journal bearing - well half of one. Intermediate shaft?

See heat marks on left and oil holes in center.

[kodioneill]

Alternator key way?

[sjf911]

Looks like the guide part of a hose clamp or t-bolt clamp

[boyt911sc]

Originally Posted by keithbkeller

Can you tell me what this is? Where it came from? What purpose does it serve?
I found it down in the bottom of the engine bay on my 1981 911 SC Targa on the left side laying on the sheet medal by the ass end of the motor...

Keith,

That belongs to the FA's metal band.

Tony

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by boyt911sc

Keith,

That belongs to the FA's metal band.

Tony

Metal band that holds it in place?

I blew it up a little more. What I thought was heat stress markings is just a hole for a fastener..

[Bob Kontak]

Here is the pic.

[boyt911sc]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Here is the pic.

Bob,

This mysterious piece belongs to the FA's metal band and I have a few of them. Take a look at this:


Tony

[timmy2]

Good call Tony, and with a picture to prove!

[boyt911sc]

Originally Posted by timmy2

Good call Tony, and with a picture to prove!

Dennis,

It so happened that yesterday while I was assembling the CIS bench tester, this 'mysterious part' fell on the floor. Had this happened several weeks ago, I would not remember it!!!!!

Tony

[Bob Kontak]

Nice job, Tony.

[keithbkeller]

Thanks Tony and to all for their responses! I appreciate your help!