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#37274 10/16/2004 9:20 PM
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I've finally found a hei distributor for my 65 292 from a 76 chevy van.This unit has a separate coil and I'm sure I've heard they can be trouble.Should I buy this and give it a try or avoid it and keep looking for one with the coil-in-cap style?? Thanks,Tom.


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#37275 10/16/2004 10:42 PM
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There is nothing wrong with the separate coil
HEI. I maintained fleets of chevy vans for many
years. Check the advance systems make shure they
are operating properly. Clean the coil & check
for carbon tracks. smile


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#37276 10/17/2004 12:27 AM
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Thanks!There's no substitute for experience.Tom


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#37277 10/17/2004 12:50 AM
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I converted my 292 earlier this year. I wanted an external coil (call me old fashioned) so I went with a '75 setup. It's been working great for me. I just fabricated a bracket for the new coil and installed it in the same spot as the old points coil.


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#37278 10/18/2004 2:37 AM
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The external coil is preferred by hot rodders, you can run a hotter and more durable coil externally than in the cap.


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