05-10-2010, 03:19 PM | #1 |
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ok, dumb question
i have replaced my distributor to an HEI. the smaller (yello)wire is no longer needed, right? Can i use this wire to power my electric choke?
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05-10-2010, 04:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: ok, dumb question
no you cant because it only was powered for a brief moment when starting
you do know about running a new power wire also as the original doent provide 12v
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05-10-2010, 04:35 PM | #3 |
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Re: ok, dumb question
I am going to attempt to not hijack and stay on topic, what does the yellow wire off the distributor do? My 454 is HEI and when I got it, there was a problem starting unless the yellow wire was connected when I rewire trying to figure out what it does.
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05-10-2010, 04:45 PM | #4 |
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Re: ok, dumb question
with points ignition the main feed wire is a resistor wire and only provides 8-9volts to the system when running// the yellow wire is a jumper that provides 12v when the starter is engaged to give extra pop for starting
if you are still using the original feed wire to an hei it's running on the reduced voltage and will burn up the hei as well as mystery symptoms in the ignition circuit
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Re: ok, dumb question
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I have purchased an entirely new Wiring harness for the whole truck from EZ-Wire. My question would be when I rewire my system what is the correct way to wire the HEI. I appologize to the OP but clowns seems to have the answer hopefully this will help you out as well.
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Re: ok, dumb question
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Make sure to hook to the right blade on the dizzy, they should be labeled. The other slot is for your tach, if you are running one. Hope this helps.
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05-10-2010, 05:13 PM | #7 |
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Re: ok, dumb question
i would check with the manufacturer of the new harness to see if it is setup for HEI from their factory// some harnesses are set for hei some r not
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