Went back original....
 

I was having problems with my HEI distributor, so I decided to put the original points and condensor distributor back in. Got a good deal on a new unit, 42 for the distributor, 3 bucks for the rotor, and 5 bucks for the cap. Got some new wires as well. Put it together, and realized that I didnt have a coil. So I robbed the mopar coil off of my parts mercedes benz (dont ask... please) hooked that up, and wired directly to the battery. I think I am 180 out on the distributor tho, it acts exactly like it did when I first got it. So, I am going to turn it around tomorrow morning sometime and see what happens.

I also have the spare HEI distributor, which I no longer need. All I got out of her tonight was a big BOOM! So I know that I have spark.

Anyways, I'll update as I make progress.:metal:

Re: Went back original....
 

I'm surprized you went back to the points style distributor. The HEI has a hotter spark, and a hell of lot easier to hook up. Good Luck.

John

Re: Went back original....
 

ive got the og points and it runs better than a couple of my friends that have HEI

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I have a pertronix kit, keeps it looking stock with electroins inside the cap works great !

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Good luck with getting her spinning again. I am going to check into the Petronix set-up. I prefer the stock look. Thanks for heads-up.

Tony

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I really like my HEI. I used one off a late 70's with the coil still seperate from the cap. I used a MSD high vibration coil and going to add MSD 6 offroad when I figure where to mount it. The only problems I've with the HEI conversions is people use the stock + coil wire wich has built in resistor.

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baddawg65:

I like the looks of your 292. Well done. I see you have an electric fuel pump.

Tony