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Which Hei Distributor To Choose

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Brislin06, Jun 2, 2018.

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  1. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    This thread is turning out great. Fantastic pictures.
     
    Focker, Jun 9, 2018
    #81
  2. Brislin06

    Brislin06 Member

    I pulled the trigger on the crt performance hei. Next question. What plugs does everyone run with this set up?
     
    Brislin06, Jun 9, 2018
    #82
  3. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I use E3 52 plugs.
     
    Focker, Jun 9, 2018
    #83
  4. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    The important thing is to run a wider gap on the spark plugs, typically .045 vs .035
     
    colojeepguy, Jun 11, 2018
    #84
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  5. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    I need a set of plug cables for my Dauntless 225 V6 HEI.
    Any advice on that ?
     
    oldtime, Jun 12, 2018
    #85
  6. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Make your own custom lengths.

    More info - Spark Plug Wire Suggestion
     
    Focker, Jun 12, 2018
    #86
  7. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    Any set of wires from an HEI Buick v6 will work great.
     
    Daryl, Jun 12, 2018
    #87
  8. CJ Joe

    CJ Joe Truckhaven Tough!

    What about spiral core wires?
     
    CJ Joe, Jun 12, 2018
    #88
  9. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Focker, Jun 12, 2018
    #89
  10. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    oldtime, Jun 12, 2018
    #90
  11. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Wound? Mine are.
     
    Focker, Jun 12, 2018
    #91
  12. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I used the elbows on the cap, but straight boots over the plugs.
     
    Focker, Jun 12, 2018
    #92
  13. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    If it helps, here is the (I believe Petronix) HEI that I ordered some time ago after a member here put a link that pointed me in the right direction as to which one to buy. I just popped it on my non running motor. Here is a picture of the unit on the motor and the grinding/ head bolt grind that I had to do to ge it to fit. It still rubs a bit, but I can move it around.
     

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    IRQVET, Jun 12, 2018
    #93
  14. JohnBoyGeeta

    JohnBoyGeeta New Member

    Where does each of the 3 wires run to? I just dropped a 231 odd fire in place of my dauntless and Its time to wire her up.
     
    JohnBoyGeeta, Jun 18, 2018
    #94
  15. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    Plug the 3 wire HEI pigtail into bottom of the cap.
    You should see 2 additional terminals on the cap.
    One is marked for a tachometer and the other marked "BAT" goes to ignition switch "ON"...
     
    oldtime, Jun 22, 2018
    #95
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  16. JohnBoyGeeta

    JohnBoyGeeta New Member

    Thank you sir. Out of all the pictures and instructions I read, that was the most concise and correct!
     
    JohnBoyGeeta, Jun 23, 2018
    #96
  17. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    Daryl, Jun 23, 2018
    #97
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  18. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor


    I kind of remember this being discussed before but.... It looks like the cap is for an 8 cylinder- how does it keep the firing/timing correct with a 6cyl?
     
    Buildflycrash, Jun 26, 2018
    #98
  19. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    The tangs in the cap are 3 different lengths.
     
    Daryl, Jun 26, 2018
    #99
  20. jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    Good info and explains why the guy in the Bronco on one of our Rubicon ECJ5 runs was able to use a spare someone had. He had been out there for at least 2 days while his buddy was walking back to town for a new one. IIRC he was almost out of food and water.
     
    jzeber, Jun 26, 2018
    #100
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