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    Issues with HEI swap from original points ignition.

    Well as it turns out it was a timing issue. Rotated to TDC and re-installed the distributor and it fired right up.
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    Issues with HEI swap from original points ignition.

    So like a jumper wire between the two?
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    Issues with HEI swap from original points ignition.

    I forgot to mention I did exactly what you describe. I jumped directly from battery to distributor and it cranked normally and fired immediately. Let it run for 4 or 5 seconds then disconnected the wire. The fact that it fired immediately and ran for 4 to 5 seconds leads me to believe that...
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    Issues with HEI swap from original points ignition.

    The new engine is from a 79. I re-used my starter and wiring from the 74 EXCEPT for the original wire that went to the points distributor and coil. I ran a new 10 gauge wire from the "IGN" spade in my fuse panel to the "Batt" side of the HEI distributor. I re-did all my grounds with new...
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    Issues with HEI swap from original points ignition.

    When I removed the old coil and points distributor I cut the wires off as I figured I would not need them anymore. When I installed the new motor with an HEI distributor I ran a new keyed 12V wire (10 gauge) directly from the "IGN" spade in my fuse panel to the "Batt" spade on the distributor
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    Issues with HEI swap from original points ignition.

    UPDATE: Since my last post this is what ive learned: - unhooked BAT/TACH harness from the distributor and tested the BAT wire was getting proper voltage. 0V with key off and 12.6V with key on. -kept harness unhooked, key forward and turned over with starter trigger. Dropped to 10.4V while...
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    Issues with HEI swap from original points ignition.

     Good day, I am having ignition issues with my HEI swap from original points ignition. Please help! 1974 Chev C20 Original 350 motor was seized so I removed it and installed another 350 from a 79. The new motor had an HEI distributor so I deleted the old points system....I think. Now that I...
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    Detent Cable adjustment?

    Thank you! Im and idiot....I was pushing not prying haha
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    Detent Cable adjustment?

    Good afternoon! Im hooking up my carb and trying to adjust the detent cable. How do I adjust the length on this style?? It seems even when I manually hold the cable in place and open the throttle wide open the orange part prevents WOT 1974 Chev C20 Original TH350 transmission 350 sbc with...
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    Broken U-Joint Strap Bolt Question

    This is what I think I'm going to do. It just makes sense from a strength perspective, as well as, a cost perspective.
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    Broken U-Joint Strap Bolt Question

    Thank you
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    Broken U-Joint Strap Bolt Question

    Thank you
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    Broken U-Joint Strap Bolt Question

    Just looking for answers/opinions. 1974 Chev C20 with 14 bolt FF Rear Differential. Removed driveshaft and in the process of removing the u-joint strap bolts I snapped one of them off. I tried extracting it in place but didnt work. I removed the pinion flange as I was going to change the seal...
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    Fuel return changes?

    Thats what I was going to do but need to replace the tank and fuel sending unit anyhow as well
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    Fuel return changes?

    My current system is the factory tank with no return line and a factory style mechanical fuel pump
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