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KD4UPL · 01-07-2013, 07:07 PM

My truck is always difficult to start. It cranks fine and has plenty of fuel but seems to lack for a spark. It's still the '71 points distributor. I'm thinking an HEI unit would be much better. I read alot and know a few things about engines but I'm not much of a shade tree mechanic.
What are my options for an inexpensive, reliable ignition system? Does the HEI distributor still need a coil? Will my existing coil work or does that need upgrading too? How hard is installation?
I'm assuming:
Remove old dist.
Slide new one down in the hole.
Connect power and spark plug wires.
Adjust timing? With a light?

Thanks for your help. I may have to call in a favor from my mechanic friend.

01-07-2013, 07:07 PM	#1
KD4UPL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swoope, VA Posts: 17	Time for an electronic ignition My truck is always difficult to start. It cranks fine and has plenty of fuel but seems to lack for a spark. It's still the '71 points distributor. I'm thinking an HEI unit would be much better. I read alot and know a few things about engines but I'm not much of a shade tree mechanic. What are my options for an inexpensive, reliable ignition system? Does the HEI distributor still need a coil? Will my existing coil work or does that need upgrading too? How hard is installation? I'm assuming: Remove old dist. Slide new one down in the hole. Connect power and spark plug wires. Adjust timing? With a light? Thanks for your help. I may have to call in a favor from my mechanic friend. __________________ 1987 S-10 Blazzer Sold, 1986 GMC Jimmy Sold, 2002 Chevy 2500 HD 2wd, 6.0, auto. Sold, 2007 Chevy 3500 SRW 4wd D/A Sold, 2005 Chevy 3500 4wd CC, D/A, dually, 2001 Chevy 3500 4wd EC, 8.1/A dually, 1969 Chevy C10 short bed, 307 V8



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