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| | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 | Hello! I am a new Big Bolt owner, a 1947 1.5 ton. I was reading over on the tech tip page about the HEI conversion, and was wondering if changing to the "new" distributor would affect the firing order?? Please excuse me if this has been answered. THANKS!
1947 AD, 1.5 ton, 216 If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem! ![[Linked Image from i1310.photobucket.com]](http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s659/browndog314/1947%20Chevy%20Loadmaster/2013-01-21_16-36-43_800_zpsc6fff668.jpg) | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy browndog, welcome, the change to the H.E.I. would not change the firing order, it would still be 1 5 3 6 2 4, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Welcome,browndog!That's one of my planned up-grades for my truck. are you converting to 12-volt,or was your truck already 12v? Another neat up-grade,is the 1-wire alternator/bracket swap.I already installed a set of Fenton headers,and saw a nice increase in fuel-mileage.Stands to reason,that an up-graded distributor,(Don't forget the COIL!)should also help in both performance,and economy.Got any pic's? Note:A good reason for an up-graded alternator,is that it will charge,even during idle.Generators charge when under moderate R.P.M. It takes about 10-miles of highway driving,just to re-charge the battery from starting. A lot of gas to keep the battery healthy! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 170 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 170 | BrownDog, It's an easy swap in if you go 12 volt, I think S | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 170 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 170 | OOPS somehow lost the tread, It's an easy swap in and well worth the time. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 | Thanks for the info! I hope to have some pics soon. I am going to replace the wiring harness (darn mice!) and also go ahead with the 12 volt conversion.
1947 AD, 1.5 ton, 216 If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 |
1947 AD, 1.5 ton, 216 If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Not able to open your photo bucket, says there are to many redirects. Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 | Sorry about the photo link. Don't you just hate new guys?? Let me try one more time Photobucket
1947 AD, 1.5 ton, 216 If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 | I am trying to link my album, wish me luck! Photobucket
1947 AD, 1.5 ton, 216 If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Both links worked! Looks like a GREAT father and son project... Oh and welcome to the Stovebolt  Mike B | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 13 | Thanks, Mike B! We are both excited to have found this truck. I am telling him he can drive it when he turns 16! (if he is lucky)
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