H.E.I.Wiring

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by Gulfstream87, Apr 14, 2008.

  1. Gulfstream87

    Gulfstream87 Member

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    Hello all,
    I have a question regarding the H.E.I. I am installing, do I need to use a ballast resistor anymore?:confused: or do I go directly from the distributor to coil, and battery? Thanks for any advice.

    Mike
     
    Gulfstream87, Apr 14, 2008
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  2. ol' chebby

    ol' chebby Member

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    No resistor. Just run +12 to the 12v terminal, fire it up.
     
    ol' chebby, Apr 14, 2008
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  3. vwnate1

    vwnate1 Member

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    If you're using a GM HEI dizzy , the other , unused connection by the 12 V power terminal , is for your tachometer's signal lead .
     
    vwnate1, Apr 14, 2008
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  4. Gulfstream87

    Gulfstream87 Member

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    Thanks...I was just out trying to fire it up for the first time since the rebuild, I was not getting any spark:mad:, I gave up and decided to chase down the problem tomorrow.
     
    Gulfstream87, Apr 15, 2008
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  5. coilover

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    If it is a GM unit you should use a 12 gauge wire from the switch to the distributor, no resistor. This means you also need at least a 12g feed to the switch, 10 is better.
     
    coilover, Apr 15, 2008
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