3rd Ignition module in under 1K miles ...
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3rd Ignition module in under 1K miles ...
So I have gotten flat-bedded home for the third time in under a year or less then 1K miles. So I have checked and monitored the voltage going to the module from the ignition. Replaced all electrical components in the distributor, checked play and can't find anything wrong.
I am wanting to replace this BS HEI distributor and get something else. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
I am wanting to replace this BS HEI distributor and get something else. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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So I have gotten flat-bedded home for the third time in under a year or less then 1K miles. So I have checked and monitored the voltage going to the module from the ignition. Replaced all electrical components in the distributor, checked play and can't find anything wrong.
I am wanting to replace this BS HEI distributor and get something else. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
I am wanting to replace this BS HEI distributor and get something else. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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I used a Pertronix flame thrower kit from Jegs, with all replacement parts. I did that after the 2nd failure. The first fail was right after I got this car, didn't think much of it. Then the 2nd fail and I did the above replacement. Now not even 250 miles later it failed again.
So new HEI distributor or MSD system.
So new HEI distributor or MSD system.
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You might try a post on Speedtalk.com in the engine section. There are some good guys over there with big brains, and lots of other good info there if you like engines.
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I used a Pertronix flame thrower kit from Jegs, with all replacement parts. I did that after the 2nd failure. The first fail was right after I got this car, didn't think much of it. Then the 2nd fail and I did the above replacement. Now not even 250 miles later it failed again.
So new HEI distributor or MSD system.
So new HEI distributor or MSD system.
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I fought the same problem for months. The correct "grease" is important. I fried a module by using the wrong white "grease". Does the spark plug wire throw a long blue spark when near the tip of the spark plug? A weak coil will produce a yellow spark.
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The coil was part of the Pertronix kit. Everything new in the distributor.
What was the fix for your situation?
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We have another thread going on a similar issue. Go back in there with the original GM Delco parts and trash those Flamethrower parts. Start there and see if it goes away. Worked for me.
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Right now I am replacing the distributor with an Autozone model just to get the car going again until I decide what to do. The Delco one is an option and actually is what Autozone had in stock so guess that's a start.
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Make sure the TACH wire is not grounded out anywhere from the plug in at the distributor to tach.
One time on a 350 I had a tach wire grounding out on the back of the left head. The tach would still always work fine, but it would burn brand new modules out every 2-3 weeks.....I was carrying spares in the glove box.
Eventually I found the tach wire had soldered itself to the head.....
Just something to check.
One time on a 350 I had a tach wire grounding out on the back of the left head. The tach would still always work fine, but it would burn brand new modules out every 2-3 weeks.....I was carrying spares in the glove box.
Eventually I found the tach wire had soldered itself to the head.....Just something to check.
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