switching points to hei - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

devinfife · 11-23-2003, 11:17 PM

if someone could tell me how to switch from points to hei in a 69 i sure would be much obliged. and if you could tell me what parts i need also that would be great too. thanks!

devin

skokie · 11-23-2003, 11:32 PM

Its not very hard. Unless you do what I did and screw up. If I were to do it over again I would mark everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. Instead of 2-3 hrs it took me about 14 hrs total. Mark where your vacumn advance is, mark where your distributor is. You will need a 12 ga wire to run to your fusebox in the unfused ignition slot. Un hook your old wiring from your coil and starter, you can remove it if you wish or tuck it away somewhere. As far as parts go you will need the hei distributor, rotor, coil, and hei wires. If I missed anything I am sure someone will chime in. Also here is a faw about this.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=13698

Very good info there.

*rage'nrat638* · 11-23-2003, 11:43 PM

SOMEBODY POSTED THIS YESTERDAY

jcab · 11-24-2003, 01:30 AM

There is a how to in the Faq section that goes through this in detail.

jcab · 11-24-2003, 01:32 AM

oops, Skokie already said this... I should probably read all the posts before I chime in with my 2 cents

lukecp · 11-24-2003, 02:10 AM

Also remember to open your plug gap up to .045"

gonebad2 · 11-24-2003, 02:52 AM

I was cleaning out my garage the other day and found a box of OEM terminals that are used in the bulkhead connector (firewall side). They come in handy when replacing the original resistor wire. You just pull out the old resistor wire, crimp new wire to the new terminal and slide it back in the bulkhead connector. If you want one, let me know. I would be happy to send one to you.

jimfulco · 11-25-2003, 02:08 AM

http://www.pontiacstreetperformance....onversion.html

devinfife · 11-25-2003, 11:04 PM

thanks for the help guys. that pontiac article is tits.

devin

Tx Firefighter · 11-25-2003, 11:21 PM

HEI distributors are pointless!

Sorry, had to do it.

11-23-2003, 11:17 PM	#1
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	switching points to hei if someone could tell me how to switch from points to hei in a 69 i sure would be much obliged. and if you could tell me what parts i need also that would be great too. thanks! devin __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

11-24-2003, 01:30 AM	#4
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	There is a how to in the Faq section that goes through this in detail. __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

11-24-2003, 01:32 AM	#5
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	oops, Skokie already said this... I should probably read all the posts before I chime in with my 2 cents __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

11-24-2003, 02:10 AM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Also remember to open your plug gap up to .045" __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-24-2003, 02:52 AM	#7
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I was cleaning out my garage the other day and found a box of OEM terminals that are used in the bulkhead connector (firewall side). They come in handy when replacing the original resistor wire. You just pull out the old resistor wire, crimp new wire to the new terminal and slide it back in the bulkhead connector. If you want one, let me know. I would be happy to send one to you. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

11-23-2003, 11:32 PM	#2
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Its not very hard. Unless you do what I did and screw up. If I were to do it over again I would mark everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. Instead of 2-3 hrs it took me about 14 hrs total. Mark where your vacumn advance is, mark where your distributor is. You will need a 12 ga wire to run to your fusebox in the unfused ignition slot. Un hook your old wiring from your coil and starter, you can remove it if you wish or tuck it away somewhere. As far as parts go you will need the hei distributor, rotor, coil, and hei wires. If I missed anything I am sure someone will chime in. Also here is a faw about this. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=13698 Very good info there.

11-23-2003, 11:43 PM	#3
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	SOMEBODY POSTED THIS YESTERDAY

11-25-2003, 02:08 AM	#8
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	http://www.pontiacstreetperformance....onversion.html

11-25-2003, 11:04 PM	#9
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	thanks for the help guys. that pontiac article is tits. devin __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

11-25-2003, 11:21 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	HEI distributors are pointless! Sorry, had to do it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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