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DT1 · 08-02-2013, 08:39 AM

I put an Ac Delco HEI distributor in mine a few years back. Like WIDESIDE72 said, make sure you get a good module. I had a problem burning modules out for some time. It seemed like I was changing them out about every three months. The problem always occurred after I shut the truck down. The module soaks up latent heat from the distributor body and dies. I tried Mallory, Delco, Accel, Davis Unified and Pertronix modules with the same results. Also tried different heat sink compounds to remedy the problem. I finally tried a Pertronix racing module, part number D2070 that only draws 7.2 amps and it has been working fine for almost five years now.

08-02-2013, 08:39 AM	#5
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: What do I need to put an hei in my truck? I put an Ac Delco HEI distributor in mine a few years back. Like WIDESIDE72 said, make sure you get a good module. I had a problem burning modules out for some time. It seemed like I was changing them out about every three months. The problem always occurred after I shut the truck down. The module soaks up latent heat from the distributor body and dies. I tried Mallory, Delco, Accel, Davis Unified and Pertronix modules with the same results. Also tried different heat sink compounds to remedy the problem. I finally tried a Pertronix racing module, part number D2070 that only draws 7.2 amps and it has been working fine for almost five years now.