HEI distributors in a 235? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oem4me · 09-26-2018, 06:23 PM

Lots more 235 six cylinder action here than in the later years, so I'm asking if anyone in this crowd has installed one of these HEI dizzies in their truck.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Team-Perf....c100005.m1851
I've seen prices from $66 up to over $300 for what seems a similar set up.
I'm gonna put new ignition in my '62 and could used constructive feedback if ya'll are inclined. Thanks in advance.

**mr48chev** · 09-26-2018, 09:55 PM

At the price I'd think it would be worth taking a chance on it.

There are some threads on the net on how to modify a stock 250 Hei to work on a 216 or 235 and it doesn't appear to be too difficult.
Here is one https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/s.../fromsearch/1/

svr · 09-26-2018, 10:37 PM

I put a simular one in my '57 235, had clearance issues with side cover on the engine. A little grinding on the distributor base made it work, have not drove it with this system yet.

Foot Stomper · 09-26-2018, 11:28 PM

I dropped in the Pertronix retro in about 25 minutes and am really happy with it. Have you considered it?

oem4me · 09-27-2018, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

I dropped in the Pertronix retro in about 25 minutes and am really happy with it. Have you considered it?

Yes, have put a few of those solid state retro fit modules in other V8 projects, but this particular 6 cylinder distributor is shot and not a candidate. Since I need a whole new diz, I was thinking this way looked more economical, that is, if it fits and works well.

GreasyLikeaBurger · 09-27-2018, 01:29 AM

I saved this link a long time ago, when thinking about doing this. Good site for DIYs.
http://devestechnet.com/Home/HEIgnition

Jemezcrusher · 09-27-2018, 09:24 AM

I got mine from Tom Langdon. Have not installed yet but he has a great reputation

09-26-2018, 06:23 PM	#1
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	HEI distributors in a 235? Lots more 235 six cylinder action here than in the later years, so I'm asking if anyone in this crowd has installed one of these HEI dizzies in their truck. https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Team-Perf....c100005.m1851 I've seen prices from $66 up to over $300 for what seems a similar set up. I'm gonna put new ignition in my '62 and could used constructive feedback if ya'll are inclined. Thanks in advance.

09-26-2018, 09:55 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,722	Re: HEI distributors in a 235? At the price I'd think it would be worth taking a chance on it. There are some threads on the net on how to modify a stock 250 Hei to work on a 216 or 235 and it doesn't appear to be too difficult. Here is one https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/s.../fromsearch/1/ __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-26-2018, 10:37 PM	#3
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: HEI distributors in a 235? I put a simular one in my '57 235, had clearance issues with side cover on the engine. A little grinding on the distributor base made it work, have not drove it with this system yet. __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

09-26-2018, 11:28 PM	#4
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: HEI distributors in a 235? I dropped in the Pertronix retro in about 25 minutes and am really happy with it. Have you considered it? __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

09-27-2018, 01:29 AM	#6
GreasyLikeaBurger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 190	Re: HEI distributors in a 235? I saved this link a long time ago, when thinking about doing this. Good site for DIYs. http://devestechnet.com/Home/HEIgnition

09-27-2018, 09:24 AM	#7
Jemezcrusher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Jemez Springs, NM Posts: 435	Re: HEI distributors in a 235? I got mine from Tom Langdon. Have not installed yet but he has a great reputation

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