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Looking for information and recommendations about going to HEI distributors.
Currently have my truck torn down and thinking since I have it down this far maybe do a few things I have thought about in the past.
Current set up is a 1984 302 with Duraspark ignition.
Cons- coil, ignition module box, wires every where, no room around the carb because of coil and distributor plugs.
HEI
2 wires much cleaner look.
So far I have read there are many cheap ones to avoid. May have to raise my air cleaner and there maybe a issue with the water pump bypass hose on the thermostat hosing.
Looking for information and recommendations about going to HEI distributors.
Currently have my truck torn down and thinking since I have it down this far maybe do a few things I have thought about in the past.
Current set up is a 1984 302 with Duraspark ignition.
Cons- coil, ignition module box, wires every where, no room around the carb because of coil and distributor plugs.
HEI
2 wires much cleaner look.
So far I have read there are many cheap ones to avoid. May have to raise my air cleaner and there maybe a issue with the water pump bypass hose on the thermostat hosing.
Thanks,
Will
My opinion is that the Ford Duraspark electronic ignition is one of the best electronic ignitions ever made.
They do take more wiring but I like the fact that the module can be changed out in minutes and I always carry one
Not sure what the options for a 302 HEI are but I absolutely would not want to trade my motorcraft distributor for a China made one.
Looking for information and recommendations about going to HEI distributors.
Currently have my truck torn down and thinking since I have it down this far maybe do a few things I have thought about in the past.
Current set up is a 1984 302 with Duraspark ignition.
Cons- coil, ignition module box, wires every where, no room around the carb because of coil and distributor plugs.
HEI
2 wires much cleaner look.
So far I have read there are many cheap ones to avoid. May have to raise my air cleaner and there maybe a issue with the water pump bypass hose on the thermostat hosing.
Thanks,
Will
I would stay away from the HEI, there are to many other better options, I use a Pertronix electronic.
I have one from ProForm on an Edelbrock manifold on my '34 and it has worked fine. I recently got a Jegs branded one for the Summit manifold on my F1. On sale as a package with spark plug wires for $102. Both motors are late 80s 302s.
No interference with the 10" air cleaner on the '34, but will have to raise the 13" cleaner on the F1. No clearance problems with the bypass hose, but you will need to watch the fitting for the heater return. I am not aware of any problem suppliers but wouldn't get it from Ali Babba.
Advantage to me was getting rid of the ignition box and the coil, especially on the '34.
I used HEI distributers for years--GREAT CLEAN LOOK-- i DEAL ONLY WITH DCB AUTO PARTS Family owned makes them just for your Ford engine--BIG or SMALL cap-- and correct size plug wires-- ALL QUALITY PARTS
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