CRT HEI Install
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Here's a quick video I put together with the engine running;
http://s937.beta.photobucket.com/use...5ad18.mp4.html
I added the little part at the end for bumping the motor, because some people don't know where to connect the remote starter switch, and it is a real simple procedure - so hope this takes the guess work out of how to bump the motor.
What do you guys/gals think of how the motor sounds?
http://s937.beta.photobucket.com/use...5ad18.mp4.html
I added the little part at the end for bumping the motor, because some people don't know where to connect the remote starter switch, and it is a real simple procedure - so hope this takes the guess work out of how to bump the motor.
What do you guys/gals think of how the motor sounds?
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From: Four Oaks, NC
Here's a quick video I put together with the engine running;
20130219_162127_zps2db5ad18.mp4 Video by rumble_bucket | Photobucket
I added the little part at the end for bumping the motor, because some people don't know where to connect the remote starter switch, and it is a real simple procedure - so hope this takes the guess work out of how to bump the motor.
What do you guys/gals think of how the motor sounds?
20130219_162127_zps2db5ad18.mp4 Video by rumble_bucket | Photobucket
I added the little part at the end for bumping the motor, because some people don't know where to connect the remote starter switch, and it is a real simple procedure - so hope this takes the guess work out of how to bump the motor.
What do you guys/gals think of how the motor sounds?
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The tools needed for me are as follows;
- 1/2" box wrench: to remove the distributor hold-down bracket
(box wrench also used to disconnect battery cables)
- Flat head screwdriver: to unclip old and new distributor caps
- 8mm wrench to remove connections from stock coil
- Spark plug gap tool: to re-gap the plugs after installing the new HEI dizzy
- Wire Stripper: to connect power from new distributor to power source
- Remote Starter Switch: to find TDC (by bumping motor until you feel whoosh on your thumb lol)
- Pen style telescoping magnet: in case the oil pump shaft decides to come out with the distributor
.... and last but not least PATIENCE.... it comes in handy
- 1/2" box wrench: to remove the distributor hold-down bracket
(box wrench also used to disconnect battery cables)
- Flat head screwdriver: to unclip old and new distributor caps
- 8mm wrench to remove connections from stock coil
- Spark plug gap tool: to re-gap the plugs after installing the new HEI dizzy
- Wire Stripper: to connect power from new distributor to power source
- Remote Starter Switch: to find TDC (by bumping motor until you feel whoosh on your thumb lol)
- Pen style telescoping magnet: in case the oil pump shaft decides to come out with the distributor
.... and last but not least PATIENCE.... it comes in handy
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From: Four Oaks, NC
Something like this:
1 Each 5 Pin 12V DC 40A No Automotive Car Relay Spda JD1914 30A with Harness | eBay
If you need help wiring it up I can find a link explaining what each pin does, so that you know where to connect it to.
1 Each 5 Pin 12V DC 40A No Automotive Car Relay Spda JD1914 30A with Harness | eBay
If you need help wiring it up I can find a link explaining what each pin does, so that you know where to connect it to.
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From: Ohio
Here is wiring layout for typical 5 pin relay:
Take your current coil wire and hook to #85, take #86 to ground
Take 12v from battery to #30 and take #87 to your new distributor.
Viola' you're done.
I was at Summit racing last week and bought a relay and plug for $5.
Take your current coil wire and hook to #85, take #86 to ground
Take 12v from battery to #30 and take #87 to your new distributor.
Viola' you're done.
I was at Summit racing last week and bought a relay and plug for $5.
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I removed the 5-pin set-up, put everything back to how it was before, and still no juice.
Checked fuses and all fuses in the cab are fine, checked one in-line fuse near the starter relay and that is good.
Battery is good, as it was starting and running the truck the day before I did the 5-pin installation.
Think the 5-pin install could have blown the starter relay on the sidewall?
Any ideas what might have happened?
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From: Ohio
Ok, so it won't even crank when you turn the key? Does everything else in the cab work?
Have you checked your neutral safety switch? Try holding the shifter up into Park farther and turn the key. Typically that will show if the switch is out of adjustment.
Can you jump the starter soleniod on the inner fender and get truck to crank?
Have you checked your neutral safety switch? Try holding the shifter up into Park farther and turn the key. Typically that will show if the switch is out of adjustment.
Can you jump the starter soleniod on the inner fender and get truck to crank?
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Freight - I found out the issue = Battery was no longer holding a charge.
I got a second verification of the bad battery, by taking the battery to PepBoys, and the first check showed the battery was good, but with a low charge, and it did take a charge, but then slowly showed a drain in volts.
Must have had a bad cell, some corrosion or something.
Holy Moly - This truck now starts up super fast... just about no need to even pump the gas pedal first!
The battery I chose is the Bosch 78 DT (Dual Terminal) - not for the dual terminal, but because it has 850CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) and a whopping 1000 CA (Cranking Amps)
Bosch Premium Performance Battery Group Size 7
T | Product Details | Pep Boys
There was a printable $25 off coupon for a $100 or more purchase, which reduced the price to just $88 total out the door.
I got a second verification of the bad battery, by taking the battery to PepBoys, and the first check showed the battery was good, but with a low charge, and it did take a charge, but then slowly showed a drain in volts.
Must have had a bad cell, some corrosion or something.
Holy Moly - This truck now starts up super fast... just about no need to even pump the gas pedal first!
The battery I chose is the Bosch 78 DT (Dual Terminal) - not for the dual terminal, but because it has 850CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) and a whopping 1000 CA (Cranking Amps)
Bosch Premium Performance Battery Group Size 7
T | Product Details | Pep BoysThere was a printable $25 off coupon for a $100 or more purchase, which reduced the price to just $88 total out the door.
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Just to get this out of my system - I almost started to panic when the truck didn't start. So many scenarios for all types of components that could have gone bad.
I almost started to think about changing out the starter relay, possible bad coil from too much voltage or something going to the dizzy - so glad a stepped back, took a breath, then went at it with a clear head.
Let my headache be a lesson to others - please do not over-complicate any engine issues.
I almost started to think about changing out the starter relay, possible bad coil from too much voltage or something going to the dizzy - so glad a stepped back, took a breath, then went at it with a clear head.
Let my headache be a lesson to others - please do not over-complicate any engine issues.