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Major Hei Trouble
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Racer
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Major Hei Trouble
Alright, I bougth a rebuild kit for my HEI distributor. The high performance parts kit included advance weights and springs. Attempting to pull off the old weights and who pays me a visit? My good friend Murphy!
That's right, one of the press-in pins that the advance springs attach onto broke off. Always good to see you Murphy, but can't you visit someone else for change?
My question is, where can I buy a set of these tiny little pins that hold the weights in place and provide anchoring spots for the advance springs?
Thanks in advance!
That's right, one of the press-in pins that the advance springs attach onto broke off. Always good to see you Murphy, but can't you visit someone else for change?
My question is, where can I buy a set of these tiny little pins that hold the weights in place and provide anchoring spots for the advance springs?
Thanks in advance!
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Racer
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From: Planet Earth
I've tried all the local parts stores but not the dealer. I don't have a good feeling on this minor part that plays a major role. I'll make a call to a chevy parts dept. but I seriously doubt they will have it.
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Racer
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I really appreciate all the input.
I just placed an order with Summit and purchased a new distributor. I need the part asap so I'm having it overnight delivered. When I have some spare time, I'll see if I can fabricate a press-in stud for the timing springs and weights.
Thanks Murphy, I really did not need that $170.
I just placed an order with Summit and purchased a new distributor. I need the part asap so I'm having it overnight delivered. When I have some spare time, I'll see if I can fabricate a press-in stud for the timing springs and weights.
Thanks Murphy, I really did not need that $170.
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Originally Posted by Who Me?
I really appreciate all the input.
I just placed an order with Summit and purchased a new distributor. I need the part asap so I'm having it overnight delivered. When I have some spare time, I'll see if I can fabricate a press-in stud for the timing springs and weights.
Thanks Murphy, I really did not need that $170.
I just placed an order with Summit and purchased a new distributor. I need the part asap so I'm having it overnight delivered. When I have some spare time, I'll see if I can fabricate a press-in stud for the timing springs and weights.
Thanks Murphy, I really did not need that $170.
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Racer
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From: Planet Earth
Originally Posted by clem zahrobsky
go to www.kendrick-auto.com/ignition.htm for HEI parts
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From: Fair Oaks, OK
Originally Posted by page62
Junkyard. Pull the pins from an old distributor. Or buy one for parts.
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Racer
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I just can't get a lucky break. I ordered a brand spanking new distributor from Summit. I coined out the extra $20 for next day delivery. Package arrived today, I "was" very happy. Brief inspection of part, net yield, a defective part. Cracked distributor housing.
Lost all confidence in Summits distributor so I coin out more money for a better distributor. Total damage now at $240. Lets see how tomorrow turns out.
Never a lucky break.
Lost all confidence in Summits distributor so I coin out more money for a better distributor. Total damage now at $240. Lets see how tomorrow turns out.
Never a lucky break.
