Changing original distributor to an HEI Distributor. Decent upgrade to increase reliability, performance and gas mileage. #automobile #mechanic #americanmotors
I added an HEI distributor just before adding the Holley Sniper BBD system to my Eagle Wagon and after chasing down a vacuum leak I couldn't be happier with the set up. Starts perfectly, better power and response for sure. It's my daily driver and this reliability and "start-ability" is amazing. I ran the HEI for a short period on the carter BBD and I just never had that carb tuned well enough to know if the HEI made a difference for a carb set up. Great video!
Good job! I swapped my 80 CJ-7 with a 258 to an HEI distributor. In my case I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to switch back to the original Ford Duraspark system so I tore it all out in order to make the engine compartment simpler. Besides, the insulation on the wires was as hard and cracking. i didn't have to modify my oil dipstick tube. Probably just a difference between the Eagle and the CJ. If you're interested, I covered the swap on my channel.
Thx! Like your CJ-7 and and what you've done to it. Tempted to clean out the wires in my Eagle but for now it is rust free and restorable to original so i'll be wrapping them up. You posted good reference videos to be watched.
My Eagle has an HEI ignition too. My dipstick tube did not require any modifications, but maybe that’s a year difference. My car is an 86 and yours looks like an earlier one. Nice car!
Hey, thank you! This one is a 1983 and it might have had a longer so called "courtesy" dipstick with longer support bracket for somewhat less reach. Take care!
It made a big difference with mine, a lot more power available. The spark plugs now look normal rather than the black sooty running rich look. And also recently got 24 mpg, mostly highway.
I added an HEI distributor just before adding the Holley Sniper BBD system to my Eagle Wagon and after chasing down a vacuum leak I couldn't be happier with the set up. Starts perfectly, better power and response for sure. It's my daily driver and this reliability and "start-ability" is amazing. I ran the HEI for a short period on the carter BBD and I just never had that carb tuned well enough to know if the HEI made a difference for a carb set up. Great video!
hell yea!!!
Good job! I swapped my 80 CJ-7 with a 258 to an HEI distributor. In my case I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to switch back to the original Ford Duraspark system so I tore it all out in order to make the engine compartment simpler. Besides, the insulation on the wires was as hard and cracking. i didn't have to modify my oil dipstick tube. Probably just a difference between the Eagle and the CJ. If you're interested, I covered the swap on my channel.
Thx! Like your CJ-7 and and what you've done to it.
Tempted to clean out the wires in my Eagle but for now it is rust free and restorable to original so i'll be wrapping them up.
You posted good reference videos to be watched.
My Eagle has an HEI ignition too. My dipstick tube did not require any modifications, but maybe that’s a year difference. My car is an 86 and yours looks like an earlier one. Nice car!
Hey, thank you! This one is a 1983 and it might have had a longer so called "courtesy" dipstick with longer support bracket for somewhat less reach. Take care!
sweet!! i'm about to do this on my 77 pacer wagon with the 258. i think it desperately needs it
It made a big difference with mine, a lot more power available.
The spark plugs now look normal rather than the black sooty running rich look.
And also recently got 24 mpg, mostly highway.
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