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HotRod929 · 11-12-2002, 06:02 PM

I got my new Proform HEI distributor in the mail today. I was wondering do I need a special clamp to hold down the distributor? I see that summit sells these but I am not sure wether I need one or not. Also I got a Summit HEI power pigtail to connect the power to the distributor. I was wondering that if I did not get this how would I hook up the 12v power to the coil. Is the connector like a standard one that I can just buy at HomeDepot or Autozone or something? THanks for the help. Here is a link for the HEI pigtail for anyone who is confused about what I am saying.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=11396

And this is the distributor that I got:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=21377

Thanks again,
HotRod

cableguy0 · 11-12-2002, 07:51 PM

ok u have to have a distributor clamp but there should already be one on the motor from the old dizzy.theres is nothin special u need as far as clamp goes the stock one will work just fine unless ur tryin to make everything look nice. the pigtail is just so the power source locks into the hei. u can either get that or just use a female connecter that matches the mail connector on the hei. but make sure u have a full 12 volts goin to the dizzy.

HotRod929 · 11-12-2002, 08:04 PM

Ok cool. Thanks a lot cableguy0.

HotRod

Fred T · 11-12-2002, 08:21 PM

If you haven't done so already, run a new wire to the HEI, the one for the points coil isn't big enough. Need at least 14 gauge wire with an inline fuse, connect to an unfused ignition port on the fuseblock.

mikep · 11-12-2002, 08:36 PM

The connector isnt really needed. You can use a 1/4" female spade terminal connector . I run a 10 gage wire directly to the unfused terminal on the fuse block with female 1/4" crimp on terminals on both sides and shrink sleeves . As always use a good industrial quality crimper when doing crimps and you'll never have a problem.

HotRod929 · 11-13-2002, 10:39 AM

Fred T - do I really need an inline fuse? If so what size fuse should I use?

Thanks

HotRod

11-12-2002, 06:02 PM	#1
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	HEI Distributor Question?? I got my new Proform HEI distributor in the mail today. I was wondering do I need a special clamp to hold down the distributor? I see that summit sells these but I am not sure wether I need one or not. Also I got a Summit HEI power pigtail to connect the power to the distributor. I was wondering that if I did not get this how would I hook up the 12v power to the coil. Is the connector like a standard one that I can just buy at HomeDepot or Autozone or something? THanks for the help. Here is a link for the HEI pigtail for anyone who is confused about what I am saying. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=11396 And this is the distributor that I got: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=21377 Thanks again, HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

11-12-2002, 07:51 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	ok u have to have a distributor clamp but there should already be one on the motor from the old dizzy.theres is nothin special u need as far as clamp goes the stock one will work just fine unless ur tryin to make everything look nice. the pigtail is just so the power source locks into the hei. u can either get that or just use a female connecter that matches the mail connector on the hei. but make sure u have a full 12 volts goin to the dizzy. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-12-2002, 08:04 PM	#3
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Ok cool. Thanks a lot cableguy0. HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

11-12-2002, 08:21 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	If you haven't done so already, run a new wire to the HEI, the one for the points coil isn't big enough. Need at least 14 gauge wire with an inline fuse, connect to an unfused ignition port on the fuseblock. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

11-12-2002, 08:36 PM	#5
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	The connector isnt really needed. You can use a 1/4" female spade terminal connector . I run a 10 gage wire directly to the unfused terminal on the fuse block with female 1/4" crimp on terminals on both sides and shrink sleeves . As always use a good industrial quality crimper when doing crimps and you'll never have a problem. __________________ No truck :-(

11-13-2002, 10:39 AM	#6
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Fred T - do I really need an inline fuse? If so what size fuse should I use? Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

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