Hei distributor swap
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Hei distributor swap
I have a 85 bronco with a 351, 5.8l. I want to swap to a GM hei distributor. There is a red and green wire on the old coil. Once I spliced on to new pigtail for the hei, the tach pegged all the way over. Does any buddy know how to correct this so I can use my stock tach ?
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Re: Hei distributor swap
Is my post being seen. I have got no replies?
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Re: Hei distributor swap
I’ve been watching but I don’t have any answers. Also curious.
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Re: Hei distributor swap
Your missing the ground wire to the hei believe black with green there will be two ground wires for the hei to make the tach work. I have more details if you can’t find it text me 7146141097
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Re: Hei distributor swap
The distributor cap should have markings telling you how to connect. You need two grounds internally, and external ground, positive power (with key on) and coil (-).
I don't have any images on me now but can circle back. Post photos and I'll help.
I don't have any images on me now but can circle back. Post photos and I'll help.
Sho nuff,
SteveG
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