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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 44 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 44 | Which gm engine can I get a used hei distributor out of to fit my son's '53 GMC 228 as his vacuum advance is shot, Thanks | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy jdzcno, there is no drop in H.E.I. for a GMC 228, it would have to be modified to fit, there is probably a tech tip about doing that. I think the prefered base to start from is an inline six Chevy engine, anything after 1975 should have one, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,456 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,456 | This is what I've been running last few years on my Chev 235, runs great. Talk to Tom & let him know the application so you get the correct gear to match the cam.
http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/catalog/store/#ecwid:category=361515&mode=product&product=1222040
For Chevy 216, 235, 261, and GMC 228, 248, 270 and 302 engines. Includes new cap, rotor, and OEM GM HEI square coil.
Steel gear is necessary for pre-1954 Chevy and GMC engines with a forged steel camshaft!
Last edited by BC59; 07/29/2012 1:57 AM.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 44 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 44 | Thanks emailed Tom. Son just does not have 185.00 as his stipend at the air force academy is not much. I guess he will just have to save up for a while until he can buy new from Tom. Thanks for the help
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| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | There are a couple of articles on converting one yourself in the Tech Tips section of this site. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 | Maybe its a GMC thing, but. If the problem is vacuum advance, and especially if the budget is tight, why not just fix the vacuum advance? $40 from Jim Carter regards, Leon | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | The truck can and will run without a Vacuum advance...You just won't optimize fuel economy. Cap the line and adjust the timing to a compromise and call it macaroni. The poor running probably has more to do with a vacuum leak than it does with the vacuum advance. | | |
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