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roycross


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Hi Everyone,

I hope October is offering up nice driving weather for you!

I've entered the world of no spark again. I have this 45-year-old HEI distributor and coil installed. I tested the coil with an Ohm meter (as well as jumping the spark) and it appears dead.

Most HEI distributors have the coil mounted on top of the/ inside the cap. In this one, the coil is mounted externally on the engine block. I pulled it off to try to find a part number. Found a giant crack down the back and only a faded part number. If I could find one easily/affordably, I'd go for that, so I can get the car ready for winter storage, after which I think I am going to convert it back to points. Or I could spend $185 and replace the Pertronix igniter in the distributor. Opinions?

Thanks!

 

Roy

 1963 Laurentian w/1966 Chevy 250 6cylinder



-- Edited by roycross on Sunday 16th of October 2022 02:57:48 PM



-- Edited by roycross on Sunday 16th of October 2022 05:42:11 PM

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66 Grande guy


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I know Pertronix has its critics, but all I can say is I've had a Pertronix on the 250 in my 69 chevy pickup for about 18 years now and haven't had to touch the distributor yet.

 



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roycross


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yes, I think that is the norm. A high percentage of positive anecdotes from what I've heard.

And simple to install! Thanks for weighing in.



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The coil is still available. Cheap from Rock Auto. 



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roycross


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Super!

I looked all over. Forgot about Rock Auto. Thanks!

Roy

 

Edit: Ordered it. Shipping was twice the cost of the coil itself! Hopefully it will arrive in a week or so. Thanks, again!



-- Edited by roycross on Monday 17th of October 2022 10:46:19 AM

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