Distributor Replacement
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1st Gear
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Distributor Replacement
Hello, new to the forum. I am going to replace my distributor with a H.E.I. and was wondering if the electronic box on the fender only works the distributor or is it needed for something else? Can it be removed or is it needed? Thanks
Tuned
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Can we get this answered
I Think it can be removed. If you’re changing to a different system. But I’m not sure so I’m just commenting to put this back up to the top of the pack so hopefully somebody a little wiser can answer your question. But if you’re going to HEI I don’t think you need it.
Laughing Gas
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From: Pelham Alabama
I replaced mine in my 300 as the module was melting down. So now it starts up really fast and runs great, No need to carry an extra module...
HOWEVER, as Dave mentioned, it is a real PITA to set timing, I would assume it is the same on the V8.
Would I do it again,, not sure.
Alex
HOWEVER, as Dave mentioned, it is a real PITA to set timing, I would assume it is the same on the V8.
Would I do it again,, not sure.
Alex
Tuned
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From: Hoschton,Ga.
It is not any harder on the 351M to set timing even with a/c. I have plenty of movement when turning the distributor to set timing. I am very happy with mine but the only drawback was making custom spark plug wires to fit the ford/chebby mash up. I would do it if I were to build another one.
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Laughing Gas
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Was super easy on my 300. Seemed to also work when it was a 360. I did do something with a coolant line to clear better.
Yes got rid if everything but one power wire
Yes got rid if everything but one power wire
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My DS has been flawless from day 1 except when the module lost it's potting back a few short years ago, cheap, easy roadside swap. Spares are cheap. I've had more problems with GM HEI when I had them. I never had problems with points though.
But NO, the box on the fender apron is not used with HEI.
But NO, the box on the fender apron is not used with HEI.
Tuned
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You Guys are awesome
Thanks guys for answering his question I knew you guys that had done the swaps before could get him the answer he needed. I didn’t think you needed it but I wasn’t sure if it ran something else also.
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