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*gkhashem* · 09-30-2015, 04:08 PM

Why such the downer on an original ignition? I have 3 vehicles a 1959 Cadillac, a 1966 Cadillac, and my 1970 GMC C1500 and they all still have the original ignitions.

They all run nice and have no issues other than gas draining out of the carburetor bowl on the 1966 and 1970, which I think can be corrected. It takes 5-6 pumps before a cold start when sitting for at least a week. The 1959 takes 3 pumps and off she goes.

When warm they start right up. They run fine. Is the HEI suggestion due to the fact that they are easier to tune up? Also a longer maintenance cycle on replacing the points is an issue too. But I just think if you got an original vehicle you should keep it as such as long as possible.

09-30-2015, 04:08 PM	#11
gkhashem Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: The moon Alice Posts: 93	Re: 1971 350 Why such the downer on an original ignition? I have 3 vehicles a 1959 Cadillac, a 1966 Cadillac, and my 1970 GMC C1500 and they all still have the original ignitions. They all run nice and have no issues other than gas draining out of the carburetor bowl on the 1966 and 1970, which I think can be corrected. It takes 5-6 pumps before a cold start when sitting for at least a week. The 1959 takes 3 pumps and off she goes. When warm they start right up. They run fine. Is the HEI suggestion due to the fact that they are easier to tune up? Also a longer maintenance cycle on replacing the points is an issue too. But I just think if you got an original vehicle you should keep it as such as long as possible.