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1STtimePRo'71 · 02-07-2005, 11:27 AM

I'm going to the boneyard today.

I'm gonna attemp the HEI setup and need to know what all I need. I'm new with this and dont fully understand what this all entails. Actually what does HEI stand for

Does somebody have instructions that I could look at or a website to direct me to. I really appreciate all of your help.

--Oh, I can look for parts for any of ya. Let me know what you need. I'll also make a list of what they've got at the yard. You can never have too many parts!!!

sactoC10 · 02-07-2005, 11:31 AM

Here's a link to the thread that came from my questions last weekend...should help with some of your questions.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=138026

smokekiki · 02-07-2005, 11:32 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=13698 Get the electrical plug that goes into the cap.You will need new plug wires

TsgtE662 · 02-07-2005, 11:34 AM

I believe HEI stands for High Energy Ignition. There should be an article posted in the FAQ section I think. Just remembered i saved it, so here ya are. Hope this helps.

1STtimePRo'71 · 02-07-2005, 11:35 AM

Will I be able use the same coil that came with the truck? I'm prob. gonna buy a new one today too. I just dont want to buy new parts and not use them.

smokekiki · 02-07-2005, 11:37 AM

No.The large cap hei has the coil attatched to the cap.

smokekiki · 02-07-2005, 11:52 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW look at these pics.it is what You are looking for.The square in the center of the cap is the coil.

70 longbed · 02-07-2005, 02:44 PM

Get the plug that plugs into the "bat" and "tach". You can replace the internal connector, but I cannot find new plugs.

mrein3 · 02-07-2005, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 longbed

Get the plug that plugs into the "bat" and "tach". You can replace the internal connector, but I cannot find new plugs.

The internal connector for those plastic GM connections is NAPA part number 725145 or 725147. One of those part numbers is the male connector, the other is a female. For your HEI connections you'll need the female connectors to fix up the plugs from the junk yard. One time at a GM dealership a mechanic sold me parts and grabbed a new plastic plug and metal connector out of his tool box. If I knew then what I know now I would have grabbed the part number for the plastic part too.

Since somebody posted those NAPA part numbers on this forum I've had the nicest looking connectors around. With them you can run the correct length and color wire for what you are working on. No splices. No tape. Just like GM had it.

1STtimePRo'71 · 02-07-2005, 02:53 PM

So I just got back from the parts store. I could't find what I needed at the boneyard and went to four different stores. Every one of them told me that what I wanted to do wouldn't work. But they told me that If I bought a totally new HEI distributor that it would. I got an MSD priced at $96 and an ACCEL priced at $89. What do you think I should do?

smokekiki · 02-07-2005, 03:20 PM

An hei from 74-80 will work.New accels from summit are 239 complete and summit brand are 139.00.What parts store?

smokekiki · 02-07-2005, 03:23 PM

Put a want to buy on the parts board.Someone will have one.Or check here....http://motors.search.ebay.com/hei_W0...Z6000QQsaspiZ2 Just make sure it is vac advance,non computer.

1STtimePRo'71 · 02-07-2005, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by smokekiki

An hei from 74-80 will work.New accels from summit are 239 complete and summit brand are 139.00.What parts store?

I acctually have a couple of buddies from our 4wheel club that work at champion and carquest. Their bosses are asses though. So I cant just get anything I want for cheap. Turns out the boss at one of them is on vaca. Good Price though?

sactoC10 · 02-07-2005, 04:47 PM

I asked that question about pricing this weekend, here is that link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=139374

Tx Firefighter · 02-07-2005, 04:49 PM

That's a 25-50 dollar distributor on the parts board.

You could place a want to buy ad there and have a response before bed time tonight..

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-07-2005, 08:14 PM

just buy a stock one unless you plan on racing...any old car will work as long as it looks like the ones pictured...all you need to do is install it and run hot wire to it with a fuse...

1STtimePRo'71 · 02-07-2005, 08:28 PM

I think I found an accel for $35. It came off a 350. I just wonder if I will need anything else besides the distributor. It comes with the accel coil and accel wires. It's used though, but tht really dont bother me. For $35 bucks I think I'll just replace the whole thing.

02-07-2005, 11:27 AM	#1
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	HEI Parts (Boneyard Run) I'm going to the boneyard today. I'm gonna attemp the HEI setup and need to know what all I need. I'm new with this and dont fully understand what this all entails. Actually what does HEI stand for Does somebody have instructions that I could look at or a website to direct me to. I really appreciate all of your help. --Oh, I can look for parts for any of ya. Let me know what you need. I'll also make a list of what they've got at the yard. You can never have too many parts!!!

02-07-2005, 11:31 AM	#2
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	link... Here's a link to the thread that came from my questions last weekend...should help with some of your questions. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=138026 __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

02-07-2005, 11:32 AM	#3
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=13698 Get the electrical plug that goes into the cap.You will need new plug wires __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-07-2005, 11:37 AM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	No.The large cap hei has the coil attatched to the cap. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-07-2005, 11:52 AM	#7
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW look at these pics.it is what You are looking for.The square in the center of the cap is the coil. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-07-2005, 11:35 AM	#5
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Will I be able use the same coil that came with the truck? I'm prob. gonna buy a new one today too. I just dont want to buy new parts and not use them.

02-07-2005, 02:44 PM	#8
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	Get the plug that plugs into the "bat" and "tach". You can replace the internal connector, but I cannot find new plugs. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

02-07-2005, 02:53 PM	#10
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	So I just got back from the parts store. I could't find what I needed at the boneyard and went to four different stores. Every one of them told me that what I wanted to do wouldn't work. But they told me that If I bought a totally new HEI distributor that it would. I got an MSD priced at $96 and an ACCEL priced at $89. What do you think I should do?

02-07-2005, 03:20 PM	#11
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	An hei from 74-80 will work.New accels from summit are 239 complete and summit brand are 139.00.What parts store? __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-07-2005, 03:23 PM	#12
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Put a want to buy on the parts board.Someone will have one.Or check here....http://motors.search.ebay.com/hei_W0...Z6000QQsaspiZ2 Just make sure it is vac advance,non computer. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-07-2005, 04:47 PM	#14
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	similar question I asked that question about pricing this weekend, here is that link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=139374 __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

02-07-2005, 04:49 PM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	That's a 25-50 dollar distributor on the parts board. You could place a want to buy ad there and have a response before bed time tonight.. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-07-2005, 08:14 PM	#16
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	just buy a stock one unless you plan on racing...any old car will work as long as it looks like the ones pictured...all you need to do is install it and run hot wire to it with a fuse... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-07-2005, 08:28 PM	#17
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	I think I found an accel for $35. It came off a 350. I just wonder if I will need anything else besides the distributor. It comes with the accel coil and accel wires. It's used though, but tht really dont bother me. For $35 bucks I think I'll just replace the whole thing.



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