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#92408 07/23/2005 9:13 PM
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I have a 46 3/4 ton that i rewired with a harness from chevs of 40s, I also am installing an hei dist from langdons. i need to replace the ignition switch and im having trouble finding the right one. anyone done this and know of something that will work? thanks, Phil

#92409 07/24/2005 2:21 AM
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That should be the switch with armored cable that runs through the dash to the coil, no? With the HEI you could use the later truck switch.


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#92410 07/25/2005 6:50 AM
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it's best when installing an HEI in these vehicles to re-run a 10 gauge wire to the coil from the switch.

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