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| | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 | I have my eyes on a new HEI for a 235 from langdons. Anybody out there have experience with one? Opinions? Good things to know about it if I get one? I am not concerned about keeping the original look. Thanks in "advance", pardon the pun. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | It's a good option. Quick start ups. If you have any problems Tom is more than willing to guide you. I will say, however, if you are satisfied with your existing contact point system, no real need to spend the money on a HEI.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 | The points dist in this engine I'm working on needs all new components, as it has been sitting for about 35 years outside. So rather than putting money into it, I'd rather go with a new HEI. I'm not dead set on it yet, nor one from Langdons, but they do seem to be a good way to go. However, I am willing to keep my options open for now. Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
What parts are needed, "all new components"?
What is the price of the HEI?
How many miles per year will you be driving, and, at what speed will you be driving?
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 | It's going to need new cap, rotor, points, condenser, plug wires. Probably not going to drive it constantly. Just the occasional summer cruise. I like the reliability and low maintenance of an electronic ignition. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | What year truck are you working on?
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 | It's a '53 half ton chev with a 235 out of a '56 car. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
I only drive about 1,000 miles a years. I think I have points in my Suburban, but I have not checked in over 4 years.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 | I don't care who ya are, that's kinda funny right there. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | You could always be a pioneer in this issue and resolve it once and for all using your stock distributor. Two completely different sources have done this with great results. Since two isn't enough, I am trying to sort it out. Here: http://forums.devestechnet.com/foru...ojects/49-hei-for-your-stock-distributorWhats holding me up is, I don't have a test engine available right now. In all honesty though, if you are trying to resurrect an engine that's been dormant for a long time, get the stock system working first so you have a starting point. You may not need HEI at all. Afterall, its a low RPM engine with a proven track record. http://devestechnet.com/Home/StockIgnition | | | | | Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 385 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 385 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Lemmm 117,I Sent you a P.M. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | purchased my HEI from Langdon's , excellent instructions,easy install
works great and takes steps out of tune ups
good luck !!!
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