How to hook up HEI

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by cableguy0

That distributor was converted. I bet theres no module at all. Those wires coming out are for the magnetic pickup to trigger the msd box. I doubt theres a module inside that distributor. Thats not the normal way to hook up an msd box. Someone went way too far for no reason and it probably has something to do with you cooking the box.

I tend to agree.


3r!c84..............Do you have access to an honest to goodness STOCK HEI?

[3r!c84]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

I tend to agree.


3r!c84..............Do you have access to an honest to goodness STOCK HEI?

no i dont. i bet i can hit the junkyard and pull one. or pull parts from one. what do i need to convert this back? or whatever

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

no i dont. i bet i can hit the junkyard and pull one. or pull parts from one. what do i need to convert this back? or whatever

I don't remember if you can just drop in a module with those. I can't remember what the inside looks like.

[burger]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

I don't remember if you can just drop in a module with those. I can't remember what the inside looks like.

A replacement module from a parts store wouldn't contain the factory harness (the one that plugs between the module and the cap).

Check out this harness/module package from Speedway: clicky.

I would replace the coil & cap as well.

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by burger

A replacement module from a parts store wouldn't contain the factory harness (the one that plugs between the module and the cap)..

Thanks for the link, that's what I couldn't remember, the "pickup" and plug configuration.

.....and BTW, stock modules are cheap, buy an extra one and throw it in the glove box. While on the side of the road on wet rainy night you'll be glad you have a spare. Plus, having a spare keeps the one in the HEI from retiring early. LOL.