There's a tech tip somewhere that describes converting an original equipment Chevy distributor to electronic trigger status by installing Chrysler Corporation parts. It's for a 6-cylinder distributor, but the same procedure would work for a V-8. That takes care of eliminating the points, but it doesn't deal with the possibility of high voltage flashover to the wrong distributor terminal in case of a wide plug gap or an open-circuited plug wire. There's a reason for the 8MM plug wire insulation and the wide-spaced distributor cap terminals of the HEI ignition system- - - - -the 50,000 Volts available from the stock HEI coil will jump VERY wide gaps! There's absolutely no need for enhanced-voltage hotrod coils- - - -the HEI has plenty of voltage already!
Jerry

Last edited by Hotrod Lincoln; 05/19/2010 8:25 PM.
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