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phanatic32212 · 06-15-2005, 12:32 PM

Here goes, How can I tell if I have HEI? I know there are probably some obvious signs, but I bought the truck as a whole so I don't know. It has a 79 truck 350 in it.
Thanks in advance for answering my stupid question.

**CPNE** · 06-15-2005, 12:35 PM

8 plug wires on cap = HEI, 8 plug wires plus one in the center to coil (total 9) = points

71Dragtruck · 06-15-2005, 12:46 PM

If the cap is as big as a ice cream pail it's a HEI.

phanatic32212 · 06-15-2005, 01:17 PM

So this should be an HEI, right? Anyone recognize the color/brand?

Thanks Again

**CPNE** · 06-15-2005, 01:21 PM

yes

**VetteVet** · 06-15-2005, 01:25 PM

Looks like Accell wires but why the gray one?

blazerparts · 06-15-2005, 05:49 PM

probably cuz they were angle sockets at the plugs and one was in contact with the header.........had to use a wire with a straight socket.

phanatic32212 · 06-16-2005, 05:43 AM

blazerparts is right about the grey wire. Anyone know the brand of the HEI unit?

06-15-2005, 12:32 PM	#1
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	Stupid Ignition Question Here goes, How can I tell if I have HEI? I know there are probably some obvious signs, but I bought the truck as a whole so I don't know. It has a 79 truck 350 in it. Thanks in advance for answering my stupid question. __________________ Or Give Me DEATH

06-15-2005, 12:35 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	8 plug wires on cap = HEI, 8 plug wires plus one in the center to coil (total 9) = points __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-15-2005, 01:17 PM	#4
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	So this should be an HEI, right? Anyone recognize the color/brand? Thanks Again __________________ Or Give Me DEATH

06-15-2005, 01:21 PM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	yes __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-15-2005, 01:25 PM	#6
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,718	Looks like Accell wires but why the gray one? __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

06-15-2005, 12:46 PM	#3
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	If the cap is as big as a ice cream pail it's a HEI.

06-15-2005, 05:49 PM	#7
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	probably cuz they were angle sockets at the plugs and one was in contact with the header.........had to use a wire with a straight socket. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

06-16-2005, 05:43 AM	#8
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	blazerparts is right about the grey wire. Anyone know the brand of the HEI unit? __________________ Or Give Me DEATH

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