Need some help on How to install an HEI distributor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WadmalawJoe · 01-08-2013, 08:57 AM

Thanks!
But,my HEI cap doesn't have a "designated" spot for the number one plug wire. Basically I did the steps backwards. I should have put the distributor in, spun the motor and found plug number one, then put the wires in their firing order.
If I wanted a certain plug on the cap to be the number one plug. I would have to find tdc for the number one cylinder and then slip the new distributor in with the rotor set to point at the chosen number one spot on the cap.
I hope to be able to get to do the timing today and take it for a spin. It's no fun to work on all the time, need to drive it every now and then!

01-08-2013, 08:57 AM	#20
WadmalawJoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ravenel SC Posts: 317	Re: Need some help on How to install an HEI distributor Thanks! But,my HEI cap doesn't have a "designated" spot for the number one plug wire. Basically I did the steps backwards. I should have put the distributor in, spun the motor and found plug number one, then put the wires in their firing order. If I wanted a certain plug on the cap to be the number one plug. I would have to find tdc for the number one cylinder and then slip the new distributor in with the rotor set to point at the chosen number one spot on the cap. I hope to be able to get to do the timing today and take it for a spin. It's no fun to work on all the time, need to drive it every now and then! __________________ Toys/projects Many toys, not enough time to play! My youngest son and I picked up a 69 Chevy C-10 on 1/7/22, this is my second 69, it was 10 years ago that I had my other one. So I’m back!!!



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