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I want to dump the pertronix kit and install a regular HEI dizzy but it seems like it wont fit my truck. It looks like it will hit the firewall the engine sits back on my truck. Is this normal? have a 305 in it . pics would be great.
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
The HEI distributor fits nicely in the C-10 model trucks but in the K-10 trucks it is a very tight fit. The distributor wires will hit the firewall in the K-10's but you can still use them.
Here is a pic of an HEI in my son's 72 Burb 4x4. As seen in the pic it is a tight fit! Jim
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
I totally agree with Jim it is tight but they work none the less,I am running 1 in my 69 that is slid back in the 6cyl. mount location.
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
I think MSD's got a low profile model that might make it easier. Probably not cheap though...
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
your 305 is in the 6 clyinder location... or 4X4 location... either way to word it, it's the same holes.
It'll fit back there, but it's tight. Go for it, best thing you can do IMO. |
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
I have one on my 402BB no clearence issues.
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
The main advantage to the GM unit IMO, is any parts store will have the parts on hand. No one will have the aftermarket stuff.
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
just wondering, do these trucks run a ballast resistor to go to the coil or is this just for the earlier trucks?? If so, pics would be nice to show how to connect with pertronix kit if I decide to keep this in.
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If I'm wrong, please correct me.
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
You are not wrong. HEI units run best on full voltage, not the reduced voltage used for a points distributor. I typically re-run ignition wiring so that the original 9V-ish ignition wire engages an ignition relay that supplies full battery voltage to the HEI distributor.
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
love this web site, all info is always right on the money!!!
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
the resistor is built into the wire on these trucks.
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
The HEI is the way to go on these trucks. I have been buying complete units off the net for $55-60 shipped to my door. These are overseas units (china) have one running in it second year now with no problems. Just my 2 cents!!!
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
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Most are getting them from Skip White http://stores.ebay.com/whiteperformance1 s/t
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
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Also, I am still unclear: yes or no, The HEI dizzy can be physically installed in a 4x4 k5 without engine removal? Can I get it in there by myself from the top, or do I have to slide the engine fwd to do it? bone stock, no body lift. Thanks!
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
I have a skip white HEI on the burb... only 5,000 miles or so... maybe more.. but it's been flawless.
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
Call me cheap.....I have an old cast iron dist (mid 60's 283) in my 383. With a recurve/adjustable vac advance, Pertronix Ignitor, & plugged to an ACCEL super coil......I have seen that motor run 7200, & not skip a beat
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Re: HEI coil in cap dizzys
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Thats good to hear, thats what I have to use in mine! ![]() If there is a failure will other HEI parts fit? just wondering, I'm thinking of getting a spare module to keep in the glove box. s/t
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