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| | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 322 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 322 | Hello,
I have a 57 235 with the Pertronix kit in the original distributor. Do you need HEI plug wires for this or will stock style work? 12volt original coil.
Last edited by Bluetruck21; 09/09/2021 6:05 PM.
Blue 50
1950 3100 w/57 235
Patrick’s Saginaw 4 speed and 3:55 rear end
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Any wire except solid core. Some "HEI wire" ends won't fit your cap. Just buy Suppression or spiral wound normal wires.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | Make sure that your AAA subscription is current before you go very far, and make sure to never leave the ignition on without the engine running or your unit will fry and your coil will melt.
I had a faulty ignition switch which remained on once the key was removed. I am lucky that my truck did not burn to the ground overnight.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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Blue 50
1950 3100 w/57 235
Patrick’s Saginaw 4 speed and 3:55 rear end
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 322 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 322 | I guess I forgot to say I am trying to get my truck running good again after sitting in my garage for 6 years. I have owned it for 20+ years and have had the Pertronix in it for over 15+ years. I am chasing gremlins which is the reason for the questions (electronic ignition kit, plug wires, current condensers available, carb rebuilding, etc). FYI the current Napa/Echlin inventory at my local Napa is made in Mexico.
Last edited by Rusty Rod; 10/13/2021 3:07 PM.
Blue 50
1950 3100 w/57 235
Patrick’s Saginaw 4 speed and 3:55 rear end
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,437 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,437 | Please stay on topic and keep it civil.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | If I remember correctly Pertronix instructions say do not use metal core plug wires.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,686 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,686 | Rather have parts made in Mexico than China. Quality control seems to still be a thing south of the border.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 Curmudgeon | | Curmudgeon Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 | Sitting for 6 years?
If it had Ethanol gas inside I would drain the tank ASAP.
Change the fuel filter(s) and fingers crossed that rust didn't get to it.
After 6 years the Ethanol breaks down to water and stuff that doesn't want to burn (even with additives).
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use."
"I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | And antique alcohol fuel will gum up valves and bend pushrods!
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: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | Bluetruck 21 Have had the best service out of homemade HEI distributors,I guess there condensers are reliable (if they even have one) as I have used all v-6 types for donor distributors. Just make it look like what you took out,be sure it has clearance for oil up and down . | | |
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