mikeringland Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I'm looking to convert my points distributor to HEI. I'm guessing the only stock I'll need is a GM HEI distributor for a 350? I know that I need to replace the resistance 12v wire with an ignition 12v wire. Is there a place on the HEI to connect my tachometer wire? Anything else that I should know before I attempt this? I tried searching the forum and couldn't find much on this type of conversion. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejh22 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Sounds like you are on the right track. Yes an HEI for a Chevy. Correct on the 12v wire. Yes there is a connection for the a Tachometer. It is right next to the connection for the ignition wire. You will need to have # 1 cylinder on top dead center and make sure the rotor in pointing at #1 cylinder. Then run your spark plug wires with #1 wire being closest to the terminal that is in line with the rotor pointing at #1 cylinder. Run your spark plug wires clockwise 18436572. The you will need to time it. Timing light or the way I do it by vacuum gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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