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| | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 | Has anyone had experience with the Stovebolt "Mini" HEI for 292 offered by Langdon's Stovebolt?
Tom B
1953 Chevy 3/4 ton 3600
1964 292 cu. in. in-line six
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 | I've run one of his 235 HEI distributor for several years & no problems. Unless you are set on the small size G.M. used HEI on those engines from '75 up.
BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 | Because of the location of the AC compressor, the small size is the only one that will fit in my application.
Tom B
1953 Chevy 3/4 ton 3600
1964 292 cu. in. in-line six
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 | In that case, yes I'd go with one of Langdons.
BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 | We in fact did that and we're having difficulty keeping it timed. Didn't know if anyone else was having the same issue. The folks at Langdon's will return to their office on 10 October and I'm expecting to hear from them shortly thereafter.
Tom B
1953 Chevy 3/4 ton 3600
1964 292 cu. in. in-line six
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 12 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 12 | I too am having timing problems with Langdons "mini" HEI any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks Jerry
Thank you, Jerry ------------------------------------ Jerry's Body Shop #52 [email protected]816-833-4414 ------------------------------------
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,195 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,195 | In case you didn't know, GM used a short cap HEI with the coil remotely mounted. It maybe something to look into. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 12 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 12 | Joe, do you have an application or part #s? Thanks Jerry
Thank you, Jerry ------------------------------------ Jerry's Body Shop #52 [email protected]816-833-4414 ------------------------------------
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,195 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,195 | https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/MPERR192SB/MPERR192SB_0223600857 https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/ECHIC22/ECHIC22_0238732818Above are the parts from NAPA, you may find them at any parts store. I used a 1976 Chevrolet C10 pickup with 250ci engine. This is the only picture I could find of a stock distributor. As you can see it has a longer wire harness to reach the remote mounted coil. http://www.ebay.com/itm/DISTRIBUTOR-6-250-4-1L-FITS-75-76-CAMARO-6467-/262745815456?fits=Make%3AChevrolet This shows the end of the harness very clearly, http://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Chevrolet-GMC-250-292-4-1-4-8-Brand-NEW-Distributor-Lifetime-Warranty-/391624368051?fits=Make%3AChevrolet If the e-bay links get deleted, just search for " Chevrolet 250 distributor " Joe | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 843 | Tom, On Chevy Talk High Performance Topics there is a frequent poster with the handle Ignition Man who is very knowledgeable on this subject: http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showforum.php?fid/72/keyword/Chevy_Performance/He knows which of the aftermarket distributors work and which to avoid. He also builds custom HEI distributors.
Ray
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | I have used a large cap on my 302, just have to rotate it to fit. When getting one in a wrecking yard, inspect it carefully, all the terminals on the cap must be evenly spaced, odd fire Buick V6 caps will not work.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 12 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 12 | Thanks guys I have a lot to discuss with my customer Jerry
Thank you, Jerry ------------------------------------ Jerry's Body Shop #52 [email protected]816-833-4414 ------------------------------------
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 | As a quick follow-up on my experience with Langdon's small HEI, Tom L. responded to my phone call. He gave me five troubleshooting steps to follow. When those steps did not solve the problem, I sent the HEI to him. He repaired the "reluctor" and returned it to me. So far the engine starts under both hot and cold conditions. We will be giving it some extensive run time in the near future.
Tom B
1953 Chevy 3/4 ton 3600
1964 292 cu. in. in-line six
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