remember to regap your spark plugs after you install the HEI. They use a gap like .45 or .50 whereas points use a smaller gap like .35. Probably a good idea to totally change plugs to the type that are recommended for the year of car you get the HEI from. Also, be reminded that a HEI distributor needs a full 12 volts to it, the wire that now goes to your points distibutor is a "resistor wire" and drops voltage to 9 volts to your coil so you dont burn out the points or coil. Search HEI in this forum and in the Engine section for more info on the conversion.
help with points swap!
I've searched the forums for this, but still unsure what year distributors will work for the swap. I have a 70 malibu with a 307. thanks for the help!!!
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