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Blue 67
![]() Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Western WA
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Can I use this distributor
Hello:
Is this a drop in replacement for my point type distributor? It is mallory 8548201C which comes with coil. I believe I have to change the connector but other than that I just want to be sure. "These new 85 Series HEI distributors from Mallory feature a CNC-machined cast 356 T-6 aluminum upper housing with a billet lower housing for lightweight durability. They include Mallory's new mechanical advance mechanism and adjustable vacuum advance, and come with a red cap and rotor with brass inserts. They're direct plug-in replacements with OE factory-type harness connectors, and are available with or without Mallory's high-performance coil. You can also get them in a Race Prepped version that features locked-out mechanical advance, locked-out vacuum advance with the chamber removed, and a complete advance weight and spring kit to allow for mechanical advance conversion. " Thanks.
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Location: Centennial, CO
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Re: Can I use this distributor
You'll also need to run a new power wire to it. The original cloth-covered power wire has resistance built into it to give the old points dist 6-8v. The new HEI will need full 12v. De-pin the old wire from the firewall plug, make a new wire with the right plugs on each end, reinstall and go.
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Blue 67
![]() Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Western WA
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Re: Can I use this distributor
Thanks. I am rewiring the whole truck with painless harness. I guess there should be a wire for that since I don't think the painless kit designed for point type distributor.
Thanks a lot.
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1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner |
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