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AirSpeed · 01-30-2013, 04:50 PM

I put an HEI dist on my 72 GMC 4X4 a while back and the cap almost touches the firewall. The distributed came off an 80s Chevy truck. Does anyone make a smaller cap that will fit?
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**kwmech** · 01-30-2013, 04:53 PM

Not with the internal coil

69GWC · 01-30-2013, 04:55 PM

Mine is the same way, you will have to get a different dizzy if you want more room.
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AirSpeed · 01-30-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GWC

Mine is the same way, you will have to get a different dizzy if you want more room.
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Has yours ever hit the firewall?
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**kwmech** · 01-30-2013, 04:58 PM

It's pretty common for them to rub slightly on a 4x. If it is rubbing pretty hard you may want to check out the cab mounting and the engine mounts also

69GWC · 01-30-2013, 05:01 PM

Not that I know of, also my valve cover is real close as well but they are taller then stock. It does make it alittle harder to install the plug wires on the back side.
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AirSpeed · 01-30-2013, 05:06 PM

Thanks all. Any recommendations for a cap and external coil? What do I look for? Or would it be better just to buy a new distributor?
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69GWC · 01-30-2013, 05:16 PM

I cant really help with that, I would like to hear as well what every recommends for a smaller distributor that is as easy to install as a HEI and what coil to o with it.
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01-30-2013, 04:50 PM	#1
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Smaller HEI cap? I put an HEI dist on my 72 GMC 4X4 a while back and the cap almost touches the firewall. The distributed came off an 80s Chevy truck. Does anyone make a smaller cap that will fit? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

01-30-2013, 04:53 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,499	Re: Smaller HEI cap? Not with the internal coil

01-30-2013, 04:55 PM	#3
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Smaller HEI cap? Mine is the same way, you will have to get a different dizzy if you want more room. Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2013, 04:58 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,499	Re: Smaller HEI cap? It's pretty common for them to rub slightly on a 4x. If it is rubbing pretty hard you may want to check out the cab mounting and the engine mounts also

01-30-2013, 05:01 PM	#6
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Smaller HEI cap? Not that I know of, also my valve cover is real close as well but they are taller then stock. It does make it alittle harder to install the plug wires on the back side. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-30-2013, 05:06 PM	#7
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Smaller HEI cap? Thanks all. Any recommendations for a cap and external coil? What do I look for? Or would it be better just to buy a new distributor? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

01-30-2013, 05:16 PM	#8
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Smaller HEI cap? I cant really help with that, I would like to hear as well what every recommends for a smaller distributor that is as easy to install as a HEI and what coil to o with it. Posted via Mobile Device



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