HEI Shim and Spring Question
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Drifting
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From: Richardson Tx.
HEI Shim and Spring Question
Where do you guys get your lower distributor shims from? A local parts store? I tried A-Zone but a no go. If you have a part # that would be nice...
Also, for HEI, Lars recommends the Gold springs from the curve kit however my Mr. Gasket part # 929 only had one in it. Is this normal?
thanks Rob
Also, for HEI, Lars recommends the Gold springs from the curve kit however my Mr. Gasket part # 929 only had one in it. Is this normal?
thanks Rob
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From: Wellington, FL
St. Jude Donor '11 thru '25
I see that CC has shims for the pre HEI distributors. i don't know if they'll help of not.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....A0~~~~~A40~A31
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....A0~~~~~A40~A31
Last edited by Jud Chapin; Nov 17, 2006 at 11:26 AM.
Race Director
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From: Wellington, FL
St. Jude Donor '11 thru '25
Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
I see that CC has shims for the pre HEI distributors. i son't know if they'll help of not.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....A0~~~~~A40~A31
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....A0~~~~~A40~A31
The paste is not working. Anyway, go to CC's web site and go to distributors. Hope this helps.
Drifting
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From: Miami FL
79vetter....if you don't mind me tagging along. Are you updating/tuning your HEI as per the Lars notes? If so I am planning on doing the same thing in a couple weeks as I have a HEI on my 69 L46 with a converted tach, etc. I would like to know where you are getting your parts from also so I can do the same with my setup. I am a novice at this stuff so any help you could provide to make sure I have all the necessary parts would be great.
Thanks....
Thanks....
Le Mans Master
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From: Seattle Area WA
I just posted this link earlier in the week. A lot of neat HEI parts. The small rebuild kit comes with shims.
http://www.kendrick-auto.com/ignition.htm
http://www.kendrick-auto.com/ignition.htm
Le Mans Master
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From: Seattle Area WA
Schucks/Kragen/Checker sells Mr Gasket, the Mr Gasket Shim kit # is 2820, they can special order you the spring and shim kits in about 2 days. Or if you have a real speed shop in your area they should have them.
Last edited by Scott Marzahl; Nov 17, 2006 at 12:29 PM.
