I have a HEI conversion question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pritch · 05-06-2011, 11:46 PM

I am going to convert over to HEI this weekend, weather permiting, on my '68 250. I have carefully read Shifty's FAQ on the matter, which is awesome, BTW, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148346 but it left me with one question-What happens to the wire that is currently going to the coil? Does it just cut and cap or does it need to go somewhere else?

Thanks

BIGKEV · 05-07-2011, 02:29 AM

just dead end it

PanelDeland · 05-07-2011, 08:25 AM

If you reread shifty's thread he removed the wire and replaced it with the new one that runs to the terminal block on the firewall.I used the instructions he gave also.I can tell you that I spent more time gathering parts than putting it in.I think the actual conversion took about 30-45 min including ahanging plugs.It probably took a couple of hours or so to gather parts.
You need to have
1.Plug wires
2.The dist
3.the wire connector(shifty gives the part #)
4.Plugs or a at least regap
5. wire I like 12 guage.

Just FYI I've been told that the standard HEI with the large cap will not work with AC because there isn't enough clearance.The divorced HEI (with seperate coil) supposedly does.

Keller · 05-07-2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Just FYI I've been told that the standard HEI with the large cap will not work with AC because there isn't enough clearance.The divorced HEI (with seperate coil) supposedly does.

really? I just dropped one in a couple of weeks ago and it fits perfectly....

Keller · 05-07-2011, 04:35 PM

oh, its a v6. sorry, should have read that slower. that sure is a funny place to put the distributor!

pritch · 05-07-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

If you reread shifty's thread he removed the wire and replaced it with the new one that runs to the terminal block on the firewall

That's the wire coming off the starter-I was talking about the wire that is connected to my existing coil. BIGKEV says just dead end it.

Thanks, guys. I got started on it today, but just like always I had to take a few sideways steps. I pretty much got everything done except for changing that wire-I have all the proper connectors. I passed by the big NAPA in Salt Lake and they had those funny connectors, so I got 3 of them. 1 to break, 1 to lose and one to make my truck run!

I wanted to bend me up a new fuel line while I was at it-more of a pattern/practice run to see how long of a piece of tube I'll need for the final line.

If it's not raining tomorrow like they said it's gonna, I'll get 'er done.

MistaGavin · 05-07-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keller

really? I just dropped one in a couple of weeks ago and it fits perfectly....

V8 400 w/ AC HEI with internal coil fit with no problem.

1972RedNeck · 05-07-2011, 10:46 PM

X3

05-06-2011, 11:46 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	I have a HEI conversion question I am going to convert over to HEI this weekend, weather permiting, on my '68 250. I have carefully read Shifty's FAQ on the matter, which is awesome, BTW, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148346 but it left me with one question-What happens to the wire that is currently going to the coil? Does it just cut and cap or does it need to go somewhere else? Thanks __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

05-07-2011, 02:29 AM	#2
BIGKEV Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 112	Re: I have a HEI conversion question just dead end it

05-07-2011, 08:25 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: I have a HEI conversion question If you reread shifty's thread he removed the wire and replaced it with the new one that runs to the terminal block on the firewall.I used the instructions he gave also.I can tell you that I spent more time gathering parts than putting it in.I think the actual conversion took about 30-45 min including ahanging plugs.It probably took a couple of hours or so to gather parts. You need to have 1.Plug wires 2.The dist 3.the wire connector(shifty gives the part #) 4.Plugs or a at least regap 5. wire I like 12 guage. Just FYI I've been told that the standard HEI with the large cap will not work with AC because there isn't enough clearance.The divorced HEI (with seperate coil) supposedly does. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 05-07-2011 at 08:25 AM.

05-07-2011, 04:35 PM	#5
Keller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 79	Re: I have a HEI conversion question oh, its a v6. sorry, should have read that slower. that sure is a funny place to put the distributor! __________________ 1972 C10 Longbed 350/350

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1972RedNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Townsend MT Posts: 1,725	Re: I have a HEI conversion question X3 Last edited by 1972RedNeck; 05-07-2011 at 10:46 PM.

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