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Tom67C10 · 08-15-2006, 01:12 PM

Hello all, this is my 1st post here. Looks like a great site!

I just got a 1967 C10 with the 250 i-6. I would like to convert it to an electronic ignition but can not seam to find a drop in replacement. Are they avaliable? I want to keep the stock look of the dist. cap , I just want to loose the points and cond.

Thanks!

68haywagon · 08-15-2006, 01:26 PM

If you want to keep the stock cap and coil you will have to go with a pertronix kit. Otherwise you could get a HEI distibuter from a newer 250 and swap it in. Thats the route I went. There is a FAQ on here about doing that too.

Mike

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-15-2006, 02:59 PM

Welcome to the board! I used a Pertronix p/n 1162A for my '70. It took about a half hour to install (I'm slow), and it works great. I noticed a slight
improvement in mpg, but the best thing is, no points to mess with!

Stovebolt

bean · 08-15-2006, 03:12 PM

I used the petronix system as well and noticed the same things. It's the greatest thing since sliced bread.

shifty · 08-15-2006, 03:44 PM

Hiya Tom, welcome to the forums.

There is an "FAQ/Write-ups" forum here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=28

It has a lot of commonly done projects for our trucks and tons of other crap. The easiest way to sort through the pile of things to do is to check the "index" thread which lists all of the projects here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

I did a huge writeup with pictures in there explaining how to swap over to HEI (electronic ignition/no points) here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148346

Just search that page for a topic you'd be interested in - like, in your case, look for the word "inline" or "HEI" to look for the ignition threads or inline stuff.

It should give you all the pictures and info you'd need to do this upgrade. I've had several people write me in private saying it was the easiest upgrade they've ever done with the best results out of any upgrade for a fail-free start every time. The easy part was installing it using the directions in that thread - the hard part was finding the parts

I have part numbers listed as well, so you should find it to be pretty easy.

Tom67C10 · 08-15-2006, 04:30 PM

Thanks for the replies! The HEI looks pretty easy, but I want to keep the stock look.

I have seen a few people post that the Pertronix is unreliable. Is this true?

Again, thanks for the help!

shifty · 08-15-2006, 04:39 PM

I've heard nothing but great things about pertronix.

You'll still need to use that thread above for running new wires and a few other things, so don't toss it just yet

The only big difference is the new unit may come with two pieces (external coil) instead of one big bulky unit.

tphsmith · 08-15-2006, 04:55 PM

I got a HEI for a 250 Im wanting to sell. cheap $35.00 plus shipping. there is a picture of it in the 74-87 parts board. if you wanna see picture

**john** · 08-15-2006, 06:33 PM

I heard about problems with the reliability of pertronix in some of the earlier units, but have heard nothing but good in the last 5 years or so.

08-15-2006, 01:12 PM	#1
Tom67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2	250 ignition conversion Hello all, this is my 1st post here. Looks like a great site! I just got a 1967 C10 with the 250 i-6. I would like to convert it to an electronic ignition but can not seam to find a drop in replacement. Are they avaliable? I want to keep the stock look of the dist. cap , I just want to loose the points and cond. Thanks! __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10 250 I-6 2WD Long Box

08-15-2006, 01:26 PM	#2
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: 250 ignition conversion If you want to keep the stock cap and coil you will have to go with a pertronix kit. Otherwise you could get a HEI distibuter from a newer 250 and swap it in. Thats the route I went. There is a FAQ on here about doing that too. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

08-15-2006, 02:59 PM	#3
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,265	Re: 250 ignition conversion Welcome to the board! I used a Pertronix p/n 1162A for my '70. It took about a half hour to install (I'm slow), and it works great. I noticed a slight improvement in mpg, but the best thing is, no points to mess with! Stovebolt __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

08-15-2006, 03:12 PM	#4
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: 250 ignition conversion I used the petronix system as well and noticed the same things. It's the greatest thing since sliced bread.

08-15-2006, 03:44 PM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: 250 ignition conversion Hiya Tom, welcome to the forums. There is an "FAQ/Write-ups" forum here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=28 It has a lot of commonly done projects for our trucks and tons of other crap. The easiest way to sort through the pile of things to do is to check the "index" thread which lists all of the projects here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 I did a huge writeup with pictures in there explaining how to swap over to HEI (electronic ignition/no points) here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148346 Just search that page for a topic you'd be interested in - like, in your case, look for the word "inline" or "HEI" to look for the ignition threads or inline stuff. It should give you all the pictures and info you'd need to do this upgrade. I've had several people write me in private saying it was the easiest upgrade they've ever done with the best results out of any upgrade for a fail-free start every time. The easy part was installing it using the directions in that thread - the hard part was finding the parts I have part numbers listed as well, so you should find it to be pretty easy. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 08-15-2006 at 03:44 PM.

08-15-2006, 04:30 PM	#6
Tom67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2	Re: 250 ignition conversion Thanks for the replies! The HEI looks pretty easy, but I want to keep the stock look. I have seen a few people post that the Pertronix is unreliable. Is this true? Again, thanks for the help! __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10 250 I-6 2WD Long Box

08-15-2006, 04:39 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: 250 ignition conversion I've heard nothing but great things about pertronix. You'll still need to use that thread above for running new wires and a few other things, so don't toss it just yet The only big difference is the new unit may come with two pieces (external coil) instead of one big bulky unit. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-15-2006, 04:55 PM	#8
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	Re: 250 ignition conversion I got a HEI for a 250 Im wanting to sell. cheap $35.00 plus shipping. there is a picture of it in the 74-87 parts board. if you wanna see picture __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

08-15-2006, 06:33 PM	#9
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: 250 ignition conversion I heard about problems with the reliability of pertronix in some of the earlier units, but have heard nothing but good in the last 5 years or so. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/



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