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Who makes/converts a HEI set up for a Studabaker V8 ?
Thanks in advance

I have grafted a GM HEI upper housing onto several non-GM lower distributors. Any halfway competent machinist should be able to do the same thing. Which direction does the Stude distributor turn? CCW rotation would need a Buick or Olds upper, CW would need a Chevy.
Jerry

anybody else have an idea

http://www.swapmeetparts.com/servlet/StoreFront This guy knows his stuff! Nice to know if you're talking 289,or what? What year? Truck or car?? I contacted Dan,at "Swapmeet parts",and inquired about an HEI for a Studie V-8. He usually replies within 24 hours. When I receive his telephone number,I'll send you a P.M. Then you can talk to him directly. I bought my HEI,with a set of wires,for less than most want for the "Dizzy" itself,plus Free Shipping! The old 245 Stude flatheads,('48-'53), had Delco-Remy dizzy's. That's the thing with Studebaker,IHC,and American Motors...Starting in the late '50's, They used different parts,(especially electrical),depending on low bid that year. I had a '67 International pick-up,with a 304,and the distributor was Delco-Remy). it took a "Ferd' 302,(Motorcraft) distributor cap!! See what I mean?

okay, thanks will email at ebay site

The engine was a 1955 Studebaker 259engine

Dan just let me know. He has nothing for Studebaker. SORRY!

I just "Googled" "Distributor for '58 Studebaker 259 engine". even though there were no HEI's listed for Studebaker,all the regular "dizzy" parts came back as AC Delco. You may be able to cross-reference your "Dizzy",to a compatible HEI unit. Check with your local F.L.A.P.S.,or follow previous suggestions,from H.R. L. Jerry knows his stuff!

Do you specifically want an HEI or want to get rid of the points? My Pertronixs catalog shows Studebakers came with Delco, Autolite, or Prestolite distributors. If you contacted them with your distributor number I'd be surprised if they don't have a conversion for your unit. I made an HEI for my straight 8 Buick by using an Olds V8 that was turned down 0.060 where it fits into the block (length inside the block same as Buick dizzy) and replacing the Olds shaft with a longer Chevy shaft which was cut to length and had the oil pump drive tang milled on the end. We have a lap of the U.S. planned this summer in our old 1937 Special if gas stays down and the ONLY reason I chose HEI over Pertronix is we can stop at any parts store if needed.

yeah, my buddy wants HEI. He doesn't want pertronix(as I have)just trying to help him in his quest...

Check here. I used his conversion setup . Works great. Jim
http://www.binderplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47254

I did the Stovebolt Delco. Remy conversion. He's done Studebaker conversions though, I've read the posts. Very helpful with information also. Good luck. Jim