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Rich72C10 · 09-09-2020, 06:06 PM

My 72 C10 350/TH350 came with a HEI Distributor from the previous owner but I don't know the make or model to research it. Far as I know it works perfectly fine. Only number is "W11 14" stamped on it. Photos attached.

There doesn't seem to be a connection for a Tach - do I need to buy a new [better?] unit? Or am I missing something with this setup?

Thinking the worst I am looking at this on Speedway.com
MSD 8362 Street Fire Chevy V8 GM HEI Distributor $177 and then a pigtail for 12v and Tach for $13. Which is pretty much the max I want to go. I am not keen of pulling a HEI from the junk yard... I am not looking for crazy performance if I need a new one, I am keeping the truck more or less stock (no racing / perhaps a daily driver).

Going to suck when I get my truck back from my engine/trans rebuild and I have no place to connect my new Tach Kit to that I've ordered from GMC Paul's!

09-09-2020, 06:06 PM	#1
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Do I need a new HEI for Tach Connection? My 72 C10 350/TH350 came with a HEI Distributor from the previous owner but I don't know the make or model to research it. Far as I know it works perfectly fine. Only number is "W11 14" stamped on it. Photos attached. There doesn't seem to be a connection for a Tach - do I need to buy a new [better?] unit? Or am I missing something with this setup? Thinking the worst I am looking at this on Speedway.com MSD 8362 Street Fire Chevy V8 GM HEI Distributor $177 and then a pigtail for 12v and Tach for $13. Which is pretty much the max I want to go. I am not keen of pulling a HEI from the junk yard... I am not looking for crazy performance if I need a new one, I am keeping the truck more or less stock (no racing / perhaps a daily driver). Going to suck when I get my truck back from my engine/trans rebuild and I have no place to connect my new Tach Kit to that I've ordered from GMC Paul's! Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim



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