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lux hauler · 03-31-2002, 11:45 AM

I have a 72 350 with what I think is the original distributor. I got the stuff(cap, rotor, points, wires and Bosch Platnums) last fall to do a tune-up for it but didn't start on it until a few weeks ago. I took the points out and ran out of time so I decided to finish it later. During the week or so that went by, I somehow lost the old points.....no big deal. I got the new ones and put them in. They don't work. They fit too tight to adjust. Once they are put into place they can't be moved to adjust. I went back to NAPA to get another set, not telling them that I got a set from them that didn't fit. I get home and open the box and these look nothing like the ones that I got fro them last fall....no condenser. I still can't find the original points that I took out of the truck and don't remember exactly what they look like but I do believe they are supposed to have a condenser......right?

Was there more than one set up for points on these motors?

I have decided not to mess with it anymore. I'm gunna order an HEI set-up from Summit in the morning. Any suggestions on what to buy. I don't want to mess with one from a bone yard. I wanna new one.

Thanks

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72 LWB; 350/350,PS,PB,Posi,all original........for now.
99 Ranger

GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.!!!

eagle571@hotmail.com
http://communities.msn.com/196772ChevyTrucks
Vermilion, Ohio

Longhorn Man · 03-31-2002, 11:52 AM

A stock HEI is fine, an advance kit and hotter coil is good if you need them on your engine, but wasted $$ otherwise.
Good move on tossin the points crap. I never mess with them on my own vehicles. Thaey are the first thing to get tossed.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

lux hauler · 03-31-2002, 11:59 AM

Here is the one that I'm looking at from Summit:
SUM-850001R
More power for your GM

Chevrolet: 262-454, blueprinted HEI distributor

Get more power than GM ever wanted you to have with this brand new, blueprinted HEI distributor for small and big block Chevy engines. After we added a 48,000 V coil and other extreme duty components, our dyno tests showed this distributor outperforms the one on GM's 355-horse ZZ3 crate motor. Bronze oilite bushings are installed and aligned for extended street use.

Is that what I need?

[This message has been edited by 1972c10_ohio (edited March 31, 2002).]

lux hauler · 03-31-2002, 01:59 PM

ttt

lukecp · 03-31-2002, 02:13 PM

I think the GM Performance HEI is a little overpriced. Here is a better deal, $135 with a coil http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...248&prmenbr=76
Performance Replacement Distributors feature all-new components and are the per perfect choice for your daily driver or street machine. Features include High Performance ACCEL Electronics, centerless ground shaft and high dielectric strength cap with balanced rotor for trouble free performance.

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Lucas

"Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built"

drop_shift@hotmail.com

My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383.

[This message has been edited by yellow72custom (edited March 31, 2002).]

lux hauler · 03-31-2002, 05:16 PM

I compared the two. The one from Summit has 48,000 volts and costs right around $150. The one from Accel doesn't list the volts on it but I looked at the same one from Summit and they recommend that you buy the Accel coil and it's only 45,000 volts. Maybe I shouldn't assume, but, I would assume that the coil that comes with the Accel distributor is less than 45,000.....? The price of the Accel coil and distributor will cost me more and give me fewer volts......right?
I just want to make sure that I get the best for the truck......within a reasonable price.
Has anyone had any experience with these that can give an opinion?

lukecp · 03-31-2002, 06:10 PM

I dont have any experience with either (i have a used HEI on my truck...works great), but i think the Summit model is made by Proform. I have heard several bad things on this board, and on Chevytalk, that the Proform HEI isn't made very well at all. The Accell model might be a little better quality, but im not sure. The stock HEI coil is great up to 4000 or so RPMs, so if you have a mostly stock motor, there is really no point in getting a high voltage coil. But if you go ahead and hop it up a little bit, you may appreciate the extra volts.

lux hauler · 03-31-2002, 06:18 PM

I do plan to have the motor "built" a little.....just waitin for the funds.

03-31-2002, 11:45 AM	#1
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	350 points set-up I have a 72 350 with what I think is the original distributor. I got the stuff(cap, rotor, points, wires and Bosch Platnums) last fall to do a tune-up for it but didn't start on it until a few weeks ago. I took the points out and ran out of time so I decided to finish it later. During the week or so that went by, I somehow lost the old points.....no big deal. I got the new ones and put them in. They don't work. They fit too tight to adjust. Once they are put into place they can't be moved to adjust. I went back to NAPA to get another set, not telling them that I got a set from them that didn't fit. I get home and open the box and these look nothing like the ones that I got fro them last fall....no condenser. I still can't find the original points that I took out of the truck and don't remember exactly what they look like but I do believe they are supposed to have a condenser......right? Was there more than one set up for points on these motors? I have decided not to mess with it anymore. I'm gunna order an HEI set-up from Summit in the morning. Any suggestions on what to buy. I don't want to mess with one from a bone yard. I wanna new one. Thanks ------------------ 72 LWB; 350/350,PS,PB,Posi,all original........for now. 99 Ranger GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.!!! eagle571@hotmail.com http://communities.msn.com/196772ChevyTrucks Vermilion, Ohio __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

03-31-2002, 11:59 AM	#3
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Here is the one that I'm looking at from Summit: SUM-850001R More power for your GM Chevrolet: 262-454, blueprinted HEI distributor Get more power than GM ever wanted you to have with this brand new, blueprinted HEI distributor for small and big block Chevy engines. After we added a 48,000 V coil and other extreme duty components, our dyno tests showed this distributor outperforms the one on GM's 355-horse ZZ3 crate motor. Bronze oilite bushings are installed and aligned for extended street use. Is that what I need? [This message has been edited by 1972c10_ohio (edited March 31, 2002).] __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

03-31-2002, 01:59 PM	#4
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	ttt __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

03-31-2002, 02:13 PM	#5
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I think the GM Performance HEI is a little overpriced. Here is a better deal, $135 with a coil http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...248&prmenbr=76 Performance Replacement Distributors feature all-new components and are the per perfect choice for your daily driver or street machine. Features include High Performance ACCEL Electronics, centerless ground shaft and high dielectric strength cap with balanced rotor for trouble free performance. ------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383. [This message has been edited by yellow72custom (edited March 31, 2002).] __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-31-2002, 05:16 PM	#6
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	I compared the two. The one from Summit has 48,000 volts and costs right around $150. The one from Accel doesn't list the volts on it but I looked at the same one from Summit and they recommend that you buy the Accel coil and it's only 45,000 volts. Maybe I shouldn't assume, but, I would assume that the coil that comes with the Accel distributor is less than 45,000.....? The price of the Accel coil and distributor will cost me more and give me fewer volts......right? I just want to make sure that I get the best for the truck......within a reasonable price. Has anyone had any experience with these that can give an opinion? __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

03-31-2002, 11:52 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	A stock HEI is fine, an advance kit and hotter coil is good if you need them on your engine, but wasted $$ otherwise. Good move on tossin the points crap. I never mess with them on my own vehicles. Thaey are the first thing to get tossed. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-31-2002, 06:10 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I dont have any experience with either (i have a used HEI on my truck...works great), but i think the Summit model is made by Proform. I have heard several bad things on this board, and on Chevytalk, that the Proform HEI isn't made very well at all. The Accell model might be a little better quality, but im not sure. The stock HEI coil is great up to 4000 or so RPMs, so if you have a mostly stock motor, there is really no point in getting a high voltage coil. But if you go ahead and hop it up a little bit, you may appreciate the extra volts. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-31-2002, 06:18 PM	#8
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	I do plan to have the motor "built" a little.....just waitin for the funds. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).



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