i have a small block with a tunnel ram on it in my 56 chevy gasser ..i used a smaller chevy distributor with points and external coil ,i had spark than didnt have spark,set the gap on the points,changed the coil now nothing im done with this points shit..is there a way to convert my point distributor over to, H E I. I can only use this smaller distributor due to the tunnel ram it wont except the bigger H E I distributor please help.
You might want to look at this one : http://www.lindertech.com/bhrs/chev_8_dist_elec_conv.htm The GM control module can power up a low resistance coil as well. $192 free shipping for hamb guys.........
Here is another one to try. He converts to late model module and you can use a hotter coil. http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/
great looking ..distributor .im on a real tite budget and cant really afford 200 bucks for another distributor..is there any parts or a year distributor that will fit without points..
i been searching ,i had picked up a k 5 blazer distributor last year and it worked perfect but now i cant find one..
no i mean search here for pertronix and search google for pertronix. check ebay too. you can get a kit and do it yourself.
Gut your points dizzy and install the Pertronix kit. You'll need better wires and DO NOT get the Pertronix coil. Mine took a dump at 300 miles so I went with a 42000 volt Accel Superstock coil and never looked back. I'm running a double tunnelram in my 55 with this setup and I'll tell ya, you'll love it when you get it set up. Killer hot spark with much faster starts,better power and mpg. Good luck
Check out all connections, point gap, ballast resistor, cap ect. Get it running and then adjust the dwell. Have an experienced friend give you help. Point type distributors will work well if set up correctly and you can carry extra points, cap and condenser in your tool box. Once you learn the function you won't get stuck in the middle of nowhere because of the ignition. Good luck
i was just searching a didnt come up with anything ,even on google .i must be looking it up wron im going to try again ....thanks
hey Rich Rogers<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_4816359", true); </SCRIPT> can you help me out with part numbers so i can get the right parts ..
here is one example that might work for your application: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PERT...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53def12e18
is that all i have to do is remove the points and replace it with that ..is there anything else i need besides that ?
randydupree<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_4816428", true); </SCRIPT> its not that i cant get them to work its that i dont want to have to change them everytime when they burn out .plus i have limited room behind the motor to keep working back there it is a pain in the ass ..
I agree. Points are very reliable. check to make sure the points aren't grounded to the distributor. Check the wire to the points, make sure it is not grounded where it goes through the housing. Points are a simple deal, they are not hard to adjust or maintain. Since this is a traditional board, I would think more people would be advocating points usage.
lippy<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_4816481", true); </SCRIPT> yes i have checked the points ground i have gapped them i had spark ,than no spark,its hard to work on beeing that the tunnel ram is so high in the car and there is barley any room in the back of the engine to work ..so i figured swap out the points or just fins a small hei distributor like i had before.i just have to drive to the scrap yard..
Exactly, fix what you have, it's way cheaper. Don't for a minute think points are for slug engines. It's all we had back in the day and they worked flawlessly in some very stout record holding engines. Lippy
Why are you yelling at me? LOL. Evidently there is something you didn't check. Pull the dist out and have a look. I have run T-rams and I know it's a pain to get to them, or remove and install them. That's just the way it is. You evidently have something amiss. I get the feeling your just looking for the easy way out. Figure out what the problem is or nevermind, get a cookie cutter deal and go. Like I said, point setups are not rocket science.
Yes, they were a pain to work on then too. I am sorry, I missed this post. I don't want to try and convince you to run something you don't want. Sorry. And if the voltage to the coil is right they don't just..burn up all the time. Sorry I wasn't trying to hassle you. LIPPY
lippy<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_4816558", true); </SCRIPT> lol..nah i wasnt saying points arent anygood there just breakin my balls rite now.. 440roadrunner<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_4816569", true); </SCRIPT> ok this is what i did .i ran the power wire to the coil positive.than the negitive side to the distributor ..there was power there. than check the points for power with a test light they were sparking so yes everything from the coil to the points had power .put the cap on.ran all the the wires to the correct fire order ,poped # 1 piston to the top put the plug back in and tried to fire no spark...at the plug from the wire ..at number 1 plugs all new plug wires new cap ,rotor,points ,condensor coil new,not saying cause there new there not bad..its just a pain in the butt ..last time i ran this set up i used a distributor from a 88 chevy blazer it was electronic ,but i cant find one now ..i can only use this one because its small enough to fit behind the tunnel ram without haveing to spend alot of money for a aftermarket one,its just im on a tite budget and was asking questions here ,i thought maybe someone had some simple tricks to save me money ...i appriciate all the help though.
Did you replace the condensor? Its pretty simple B+ to positive side of the coil and - side of coil to the points. The condensor has to be good. Set the gap with a matchbook cover. Should run. Points don't "burn out" that often, replace 'em every couple years. Coils don't go bad often, if ever. But yeah electronic is less hassle and works great! You can buy a shitload of points for the cost of a electronic.
Here is a tidbit of info on condensers. Usually if a condenser is bad the fire will be pink. It will not run on a pink spark. It may fire, but won't run worth a crap. I have had a bad condenser act like a bad fuel pump even. Run down the road a half mile or so then quit. let it set a bit and she would fire up and run again. Pink spark is not a hot enough spark to run well. Lippy
i had that same problem with my dual point. not to hijack the thread. change the condenser. it would run for about 20 mins get to operating temp and then act like it was starving for gas. let it sit for 20 mins and then it would run fine again. i guess the points were okay it was the condenser. i feel the tunnel ram 56's pain though as far as points go.
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