Engine rock shield

[DennisZ]

I was just under my MH to take an oil sample and noticed that the rock/debris shield was dangerously close to the positive terminal on the starter. I myself have never had it down, only the oil change places. My question is does the shield belong under the starter or pointing up as shown in the attached photo?

Thanks, Dennis

[klcdenver]

I cannot look at mine right now but I am pretty sure yours needs rotated. That piece going up close to your starter goes on the other side by the oil filter I believe. I can look at mine tomorrow and let you know for sure. 

[DennisZ]

On mine, the one on the drivers side has a brace that is bolted to the frame to keep it’s angle, this one is just free floating.

[Chuck H]

klcdenver is right. It was meant to protect the oil filter. Back in 2005 when we purchased our 2005 40pdq Endeavor I got tired of removing the entire rock guard so I took it down one final time to cut off that small vertical section where it meets the larger portion and welded a hinge there so when you have to change the oil filter you would just unbolt the vertical section at the frame with one nut and drop it down out of the way. Somewhere up above should be(memory serves me)a stud on the frame where it should connect. Hope this helps!

[DennisZ]

Good idea Chuck, just might have to do that when I drop the shield to change the filter. However, the one I’m concerned with is on the other side (passenger), the way it’s installed, it doesn’t protect much.

[klcdenver]

Dennis, The piece by your starter should be bent straight up so debris is blocked from going back into the fan. 

[DennisZ]

Thanks, I’ll fix it when I drop the plate down.