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01-04-2018, 11:41 AM
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Getting a tune up
Hey everyone, I recently purchased a 72 c10 with a '77 350 small block, I am going to get some parts for her first tune up at her new home any suggestions on brands/performance for the cap, points, plugs, etc? Thank You.
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01-04-2018, 11:49 AM
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Re: Getting a tune up
Your local parts house will have everything you need. If you have a Napa, go there. NGK or AC Delco plugs.
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01-04-2018, 01:24 PM
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Re: Getting a tune up
FWIW, the only plugs I ever had bad luck with were Champions, the one time I ran them. I usually run AC plugs, and once had *cough* Motorcrafts (don't ask) which worked fine.
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01-04-2018, 02:21 PM
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Re: Getting a tune up
I would use AC Delco for plugs and wires. Blue Streak for cap, rotor, points, and condenser. I have also had great luck with MOROSO wires. I have had very bad luck with many house brand plug wires. So I only use pre-made Delco, Autolite, or MOROSO plug wires.
Or if you swap to an HEI distributor get AC Delco for all of it. Since you want to replace everything, now would be a good time.
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01-04-2018, 04:33 PM
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Re: Getting a tune up
Do not forget to clean off your dist advance weights and get a new vac advance if needed. Those advance units go out fairly easily.
Do a search on here, someone did some extensive data acquisition for the vac advance units. Or just go with an adjustable unit from Moroso or Accel. Mikey likes them! |
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01-04-2018, 09:22 PM
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Re: Getting a tune up
I'd inspect parts before replacing, and run the engine in the dark (at night) w/ the hood open to check for little blue sparks.
To add to the above, a spot of grease on those advance pivot points is nice. 77 would be HEI and small tapered plugs so step one is what do you have? Small plugs means 5/8" hex and tapered means they seal against the head with an angled base. HEI has the coil in the cap. |
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01-04-2018, 09:51 PM
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Re: Getting a tune up
I'd buy a Skip White HEI and convert it. (or your Chinese HEI knockoff of choice.) Comes with all new parts. Buy your choice of wires and don't look back! Fix as needed if you have coil or module failure in the future. I usually keep a spare module in my HEI equipped vehicles.
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01-04-2018, 10:05 PM
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Re: Getting a tune up
I would check out Rockauto or Summit if you're not in a hurry. Shipping usually takes a day or two. You can save a fair amount of money. Summit has a good stock of ACDelco parts.
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