Ignition Wiring

Discussion in 'General Chevy & GMC Pickups Talk' started by DrMike, May 9, 2005.

  1. DrMike

    DrMike Member

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    Hello Forum,

    Just finished putting a new engine in my '58 after suffering a major fire under the hood. Have just installed a new ChevyDuty wiring harness as per the instructions they provide. Here's my problem.

    I have installed a new HEI distributor, hence eliminating the coil and ignition resistor. Using the wiring diagram from ChevyDuty, it does not give me an HEI option for wiring nor does the tech dept have one for me. Has anyone made this change and used the ChevyDuty harness that can give me the proper wiring sequence? If so, I can be e-mailed at kg6ptf@yahoo.com

    Thanks,

    Mike
     
  2. dvalentine

    dvalentine Charter Member

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    I have to start by saying that I'm only familiar with the 60-72 wiring.
    BUT,, on those, the HEI can be successfully spliced into the PINK lead of the ignition switch.

    I hope the 58 has the same color coding.

    DVal
     
  3. DrMike

    DrMike Member

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    Okay Guys,

    Got to get this project done next weekend. Any help here would be appreciated.

    Mike
     

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