I am getting ready to re-install my small block back into my 69 chevelle,I was wondering if a late model 80's HEI distibutor will clear the fire wall with no problems.Thanks in advanced..... SORRY ALL IT IS A LATE 70'S HEI THANKS TO ALL THE REPLYS..........


[This message has been edited by NO4NJUNK (edited 11-15-2002).]

Explain late model 80's dist, most of those are computer controlled.

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Leo Paugh
Maryland Chevelle Club #017
A.C.E.S.#3731
progress has little to do with speed, but lots to do with direction.
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HEI will clear, have one in a BB 68. Like chev64 implied you don't want to fool with a LATE 80's dist. They have computer controlled timing. An HEI with one connector from base to cap, one power connection and one tach connection is the type you want.

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Steve Strasemeier (70SS 396, Fathom Blue/White Stripes)
My 70SS (http://www.chevelles.com/decoder/about.html)

Yup, it'll fit. Snug, but it'll fit. You might also consider converting your points dist over to a pertronix conversion kit. There is also an outfit that you can send you dist to, and they will convert it to an HEI dist.
Fred

Don't forget to replace the power supply wire; the original one from your points distributor was a "resistance" wire, to drop the voltage and avoid burning the points. I pulled the old wire out of the plug at the firewall, and ran a new 12gage wire. You can get the connectors at NAPA.

You also don't need the wire from the starter solenoid; that was there to give a full 12Volts during cranking for easier starts.

Cheers,
mark.
'71 Fodor
383

Wes has a GREAT write-up on the HEI conversion. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif
Tech Ref #5: HEI Conversion (http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ftecref5.html)