Sounds good, as long as it's the early model HEI that doesn't need a computer to control the electronic timing. The pre-1985 HEI distributor with the vacuum advance, or one of the aftermarket clones, if you want a brand new unit with no wear, will fill the bill nicely. A salvage yard unit with a good cleanup will be the low-cost way to do it.
Jerry


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