Proform Distributor
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Proform Distributor
I just ordered a proform hei distributor for my 69 302 motor. I currently have a points system in now. This motor is in my 82 F-150. Is this a good distributor? Worth the no hassle hookup? I also ordered the accel super stock coil wires. Thanks for any advice!
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Most people like it who have bought them on this board. Make sure to read the instructions. I believe you might have to run another wire from the ignition switch or the fuse box to power it. The + coil wire you have now has a resistance wire in it.
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I have heard of running another wire but jegs says existing wire will work? The HEI will be a constant 12volts to it right? Not like the alternating 6 to 12 volt system that is on it now? Which is why the resistance wire is needed?
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The system the 82 originally had was a duraspark II Ford electronic system with a module. Both the old points systems and the duraspark II systems used a resistance wire or resistor in the coil + wire to limit current to the coil and module or points. It dropped the voltage down to about 8 or 9 volts when running.
If your new distributor has a GM HEI module in it, it requires a full 12 volts and this wire needs to be at least 14 gauge. The HEI module limits the current electronically, so it does not need a resistor.
But the last word is the instructions, so if they say the resistance wire is ok, then do not worry about it. But I don't think it will reach it's full potiential with a resistor in the line.
If your new distributor has a GM HEI module in it, it requires a full 12 volts and this wire needs to be at least 14 gauge. The HEI module limits the current electronically, so it does not need a resistor.
But the last word is the instructions, so if they say the resistance wire is ok, then do not worry about it. But I don't think it will reach it's full potiential with a resistor in the line.
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You should have that at least, and you may have a little more when it's running, since you probably have about 14 volts at the battery when it's running. The ideal place to run the ignition is to the ignition switch itself, but this can be a pain since it's hard to get to. Running it to the fuse box should be fine. You can go to the store and get a fuse tap to create a new terminal for the hook-up. You could also buy an inline fuse too. I would put a 20 amp in it, just to give the wire a little bit of protection. The only spot you need to be careful about is when you run through the firewall. Running the wire through a short piece of old vacuum line will help protect it if you are worried about it rubbing the metal in that area.
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