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@HeavenOnEarthMap5 жыл бұрын
I'm not a mechanic but after watching your video I am confident enough to install my own HEI distributor -- thank you Chris!
@tablist335 жыл бұрын
Perfect "how-to" video! Straight & to the point! Informative & very detailed! Bravo Sir
@Mistermopar4 жыл бұрын
Huge thanks from across the pond! I've just fitted a new motor in my '74 Nova and decided to completely rewire the engine bay. I just couldn't figure out 'BATT' on the distributor cap and bingo you've not only explained it, but given a great diagram as well! Thanks again Chris, I've just hit the Subscribe button.
@jonathanking65462 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, I inherited a 1969 c10 with a newer engine and couldn’t get it started. A mechanic had told the previous owner that he wanted to buy it and after looking at it the truck wouldn’t run. after watching your video you said the battery marking should say ignition. I looked and sure enough, nothing was plugged in. I hooked a jump wire to the battery and hit the ignition and it started instantly. I think the mechanic cut the wire but your video saved me a lot of headache. Thanks
@chriscraft770222 жыл бұрын
just remember you have an existing POSITIVE coil wire that is NOT 12 VOLTS that comes from ignition.. you need to go on the fuse box like in the video and run a NEW wire ... your truck has a place IGN just waiting for the new wire..
@christiansoldier19687 ай бұрын
Found this video while searching how to hook up spark advance, PCV valves, etc, then discovered I also need to watch everything this video has to offer because I'll need it again soon. Converted over to HEI in my 61 Chevy, but haven't started figuring out key wiring yet.
@chriscraft770225 ай бұрын
just dont use the exsiting coil wire.. run a 12v wire.. that old coil wire is resisted down..
@gjerdegjerde49093 жыл бұрын
Perfect "how-to do it" video! Straight & to the point! Informative & very detailed! Thank you so much!
@arturobarbosa67443 жыл бұрын
Chris! Thanks brouch for sharing your knowledge!!! Recently I bought a 1970 F600 Dump truck and I was having ignition problems... I worked on cars long time ago and forgot some principles!!! Easy to understand your wire diagram!! I'll give it a try today!!
@jamesbentley817 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing the coil to ignition diagram at 6min!! After 2 weekends of frustration and a crazy number of lame videos you came through with the needed info. 5 minutes under the dash and I'm running! Thanks again 👍😎👍
@jmh525835 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. This is the most info I've gotten for an HEI.
@kevingansmann27417 жыл бұрын
it's okay loved the video u explained hei disributor better than any video I've watched!
@markchristy69305 жыл бұрын
😉
@georgeullrich90866 жыл бұрын
Doing an hei swap in my 70' Deville. Should eliminate my points pain. Your video helped a lot!
@kongsgarage71577 жыл бұрын
I used your paper ball trick. Way less sketchy feeling than the finger over the hole trick. Thanks man.
@chevybel62874 жыл бұрын
Best video explaining HEI wiring!!! Thank you so much.
@AndysDogHouse4 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris. I have been watching all your wiring videos. They are a real big help seeing I have no idea what I am doing. You have taught me a lot. I am just about finished re-wiring my Fargo and hope to have it running soon. Thanks again.👍👍
@doginwoods6 жыл бұрын
That part you are pointing out to identify, is very important, called the "vacuum advance". It's purpose is to advance the ignition timing when you squeeze open the throttle plate. Without it, the motor will bog. But, nice vid. I'd love to build one of those pigs again. Long time!
@BigSwipe3 жыл бұрын
I’m having this issue with a 350 Olds motor. It’s an early 70s motor installed in a g body cutlass and they used a distributor without the vacuum advance and my car drives like shit. 😁
@JavierGarcia-nx9de4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for adding the fuse box to your diagram..this is only diagram on the interwebs with the fuse box drawn in... thanks again clear as mud now.
@nbowling10trio6 жыл бұрын
Yessir, I had no desire to learn about points and how to set them. I had already been around H.E.I. so when I seen my wife's 1964 Malibu had a 1970 350ci 4 bolt main engine out of a box truck I went to junk yard and bought a HEI distributor from an early eighties Camaro and dropped it in. Super easy upgrade. Opened gap on the plugs to match Camaro which was around double. Set timing and man what an improvement. Everything got better, mpg, sound, idle, pulled harder. Excellent! Then I took the big holley off and torker2 intake manifold. Replaced with edelbrock performer rpm matching intake and 650cfm Carb. Runs great now, almost like it's fuel injected. Now I just have to get the power glide rebuilt, it's getting a little clunky on downshift.
@chriscraft770226 жыл бұрын
make some videos....i have honestly never seen a 64 chevelle in real life
@nbowling10trio6 жыл бұрын
Chris Craft, that's a good idea. I didn't really think about how rare it is. noahsdad1972 is the channel it'll be on. I'll make some videos of it and my father in laws 31 A Model he's dumped alot of money in and been in few car shows.
@yafois9884 жыл бұрын
This was a very good explanation with drawing & wire Ga., info which were helpful, thx. The 12 Ga., wire power and its fuse box source is vital info.
@craigrichardson80962 жыл бұрын
Chris....thanks for the videos. I too have installed a HEI ignition in my 69 SS with a 70 LS6 engine. I am fortunate because I have a neighbor who's first assignment when he hired into GM was the HEI ignition system. I was having trouble getting my car started and he stopped by to help. It turns out when you change over to HEI and eliminate the separate coil the resistance wire is the issue. My neighbor suggested that I order a compatible (custom updated) wiring harness that has the resistance wire built into the system: has the resistance wire included in the clip into the "BAT" side of the HEI cap. The "R" post is used on the solenoid and goes into the clip. I now have no starting or charging issues. Hopes this helps others with install.
@chriscraft770222 жыл бұрын
that’s why I show running a new 12v wire … not using the old resisted coil wire ..so many people have thumbed this video down because they said you show running a new wire when the old coil wire can be used.. you do not use a resisted wire with HEI.. anyone that suggests buying a new wiring harness doesn’t know anything about cars or wiring..
@craigrichardson80962 жыл бұрын
@@chriscraft77022 Hi Chris. I did purchase a new bulk head connector from American Auto Wire at the suggestion of my neighbor who's first project when hired in to GM was the HEI ignition system. The difference was the new bulk head connector has a yellow wire that attaches at the solenoid at the "R" connection and this wire also clips into the HEI at the bat port along with the pink primary solenoid wire. But, I would like to show you what I discovered in my attempt to remedy my no crank, no start issue. I know it will help some of your subscribers who are facing the same issue with these old muscle cars. I have pics to send you if I can get your e-mail. I know you will be surprised. Stay safe. Craig
@alfredoluciano57947 жыл бұрын
Great video keep them coming your greatly appreciated
@SM4540Y4 жыл бұрын
Thanks . You saved my brain cells I was stressing over the wiring
@timchase42686 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I have a 77 k10 with no cab wiring because the rock head that owned it before me ripped it all out and didn’t know how to wire it back together so I’m in the process of just trying to have the lights and the ignition work so I can at least drive it until I get a painless wiring harness
@ohnohere2b434 жыл бұрын
You deserve a metal man. This is point and click
@XtremeScratchers6 жыл бұрын
Good Video and Explanation, im putting HEI on my 66 chevy 327 , been rebuilt and cant wait to start it up
@chriscraft770226 жыл бұрын
what wire are you going to use to power the HEI? ( run a new one or old positive coil wire?)
@emeryhersh87025 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! this has helped me phenomenally !
@mrmuffins94474 жыл бұрын
I pulled mine out and forgot to mark where it was at so this was super helpful thanks
@fstarockaburns4256 жыл бұрын
thanks for the vid, very long winded but overall very clear - much appreciated. U were right about the 12g wire lol -
@cameronfeltz28757 жыл бұрын
Best video I have seen explaining this. It really helped
@milestruex9850 Жыл бұрын
nice job young man, very clear and to the point !!!!!
@starwolfie56847 жыл бұрын
thank you i been looking for a vid like this and this one is what i needed for my stock hei and answered a question i been wanting a answer to and no other vid had answered it till now
@Ketchithere4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! It's been a long time and this was a good refresher!
@jamesjoyce32257 жыл бұрын
nice wrk. I totally learned alot from that video. I have a 76 gmc chevy that I am redoing. thx again my frnd☺
@seanbruton3196 жыл бұрын
James Joyce . Me to man
@RoccoDemonikDeLuca5 жыл бұрын
Good video. I've done this on my 72 but, I accidentally ordered a large cap internal distributor base, cap and rotor for my 90 firebird, not realizing I needed a small cap external coil. So now I'm thinking I could just run the pink wire off of the 2 wire pink/white wire harness that goes to the coil but, there's supposed to be another 2 wire harness, that has pink/black + a 4 wire connector that runs too the module, which I'm confident I don't need. It's a tbi obd1 with a carb and all the emissions crap is gone but, I still have the ecm installed to power the electric fuel pump, electric fan, etc. So my concern is, if I just ignore the 4 wire module connector, the pink/black connector and only plug in the pink (from key) wire from the pink/white connector, do you know if the ECM is gonna go haywire and burn up or shut down?
@user-jw6cw9dt9l6 ай бұрын
Great video I enjoyed the easy way you're explaining things it takes the stress out of it lol ✌️🇱🇷
@faisalalmajed50344 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother, I have learned a lot from you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@jmerrell56607 жыл бұрын
where does the vacuum advance hose plug in on the carb ( i have a holly 650) very new to carbs. ive only messed with efi. ??? thanks
@ddeandree7 жыл бұрын
Your video is very informative.... i have a 62 impala and im trying to diaognose an no spark issue
@cg43225 жыл бұрын
What u need is a joint.... Then spark it up dude.
@87octane2 Жыл бұрын
hey man thank you so much for this detailed explanation. i was confused on how to wire these hei units and had no idea that ignition control module was inside of the distributor itself, and you can directly connect it to the battery to test it. I am going to connect my junk yard engine this way to test it
@cockasorrus74755 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your info!
@stevecanyon23 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, thanks for the video and a long question. I am about to hook up a HEI in my 1968 Camaro. I am confused as to which wire is actually the one that transmits the signal to the Tachometer. I have installed an OER repop Tic Toc Tach with the fitting printed circuit board on the back of the instrument cluster. I also got a tach filter (was recommended for use of the OER Tach with a HEI. All I have on my current engine wiring harness is apparently only for use with a conventional breaker point ignition with a coil. So, it's the braided resistance wire soldered together with a yellow one for the + side of the coil. There's also a black wire, which I presume is ground for the wiper motor. Then I have a purple one (for the starter solenoid) and another yellow wire, where I don't know what thats is for. What would be the "TACH" wire on the HEI? The "BAT" wire I believe would be a 12 gauge wire instead of the resistance wire. Hope you can give me some guidance, thanks in advance.
@Sunevel Жыл бұрын
YESALL🤘🏼 my 65 GALAXIE is about to go HEI. Sounds like the right move. Currently has a ford electric box / no points set up but think this will be a great upgrade. Keep ya posted ;) thanks for the help in advance
@lesliemclean43814 жыл бұрын
I have my oldsmobile setup where I can switch over to regular ignition key on start or battery to toggle switch off/on direct to the hei distributor. Since I had a broken wire from ignition switch on steering column to distributor that made the car's engine intermittenly shut off at times while driving killing power to the distributor .Makes a kool backup setup.
@lamargreen30824 жыл бұрын
Great video helped me out a lot. Thanks Chris!
@thewiersma70633 жыл бұрын
thank you for the great video your greatly appreciated greetings from Holland.
@paulpatriot17766 жыл бұрын
Awesome video sir. Thank you.
@jeremyfoster97394 жыл бұрын
The video was very informative and I like it well done. I will never use the GM ignition.
@jimbola776 жыл бұрын
Excellent video there partner!!! thank you for sharing! God Bless! and Happy New Years!!!!!
@rawouch Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Just changed over th HEI on my 70 Monte Carlo and this helped.
@chriscraft77022 Жыл бұрын
make sure you run 12v and don’t use the original coil wire it is resisted down
@georgefunt6303 Жыл бұрын
Love how you laid it all out ,pretty simple and understandable. Only question I have is why an AFB or Carter carb? A "good" Q-Jet that's set up right will give you good gas mileage if you stay out'a the 4-barrel but also will give that 454 one hell of a top performance head jerker with that 4-barrel ,better than a pretty boy Holley.
@brandonrandom21383 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video, saved my sanity
@trshorte4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! SUPER helpful.
@christopherturbiville23733 жыл бұрын
Great job explaining. Thanks for the video
@seanbruton3196 жыл бұрын
Hey man I'm rebuilding a 1976 gmc sierra classic 25, and it will only start if I run the 12v distributor wire directly to the battery. I have no power to the cab except lights and brake lights. Any ideas on what it could be? I also have to start it directly from the battery.
@fredrikjacobsson255 жыл бұрын
Good video its exactly what im looking for how to connect The wires and where nr 1is
@andyguner78304 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Video ! from Germany Andy
@misterfignewton43954 жыл бұрын
Helpful, thanks brother!
@vaccumme6 жыл бұрын
Very Nice. Thank's for directing me too this Video. Ted.
@johnnyhi21592 жыл бұрын
Very easy and nice method. You rock dude
@jaimezapien48975 жыл бұрын
I need that whole unit u got, makes shit easy
@mattderp41547 жыл бұрын
yes bad ass finely good job man time to try it on my 64 Catalina thanks man
@ramonperez6767 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help.Have a Nice weekend.
@brettsummer50704 жыл бұрын
That little test panel is awesome (stealing that idea)
@TubeKontrast4 жыл бұрын
hi, what is the way when the removal position is lost? the zero mark on the flywheel is finger on the cylinder 1 cable? I have made the fine marking before, but which gear position clicks is lost, is a Nissan H25 engine Forklift,
@mattkep90645 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful
@drtb695 жыл бұрын
Really good video , thank you. Subscribed!!
@caddi706 жыл бұрын
Converting my 70 Impala today. Did it once about 20 years ago on a 64 Impala
@chriscraft770226 жыл бұрын
just remember that positive coil wire will be resisted down...
@joeorta6644 Жыл бұрын
That look really easy I got mine. Had someone work on it supposed to be a mechanic a real mechanic I like the way your daddy I'm going to give it a try myself thanks
@waynemills85462 жыл бұрын
Question , changed the distributor cap , coil & rotary on a 78 Chevy electronic ignition , now the alternator light is on , is it possible may have battery wire & tach wire reversed ?
@thestuffed16014 жыл бұрын
Very good I think I can do it now !! Thanks
@dv8hays Жыл бұрын
You did a good job explaining ty.
@joechapman12666 жыл бұрын
Great helpful video!
@SolidSnake4Ever20036 жыл бұрын
Thx for this vid, I've always contemplated switching my spare vehicle 92 5.0 tbi firebird to carb, even after changing out literally every sensor it never ran quite right and takes a bit of cranking for it to actually start...yet in every carb vid I've ever seen vehicles instantly start up
@chriscraft770226 жыл бұрын
I have a 1988 5.0 TBI in my work van.. it spins over 3 or 4 times before it starts ( that is normal )... i pulled all the emissions stuff off of it and replaced everything except the knock sensor.. it runs perfect.. I would try that before putting a carb on it..
@SolidSnake4Ever20036 жыл бұрын
thx at least it's normal then, with a new starter put on that's about what mine takes to start too....could use a starter heat shield wrap for good measure... I actually remember hearing pulling the smog stuff off can really breathe new life into these older engines....mine still has all that crap on, I need to get me some 1 1/4th inch pipe end cover caps to plug the holes in the manifold after removing the "AIR SYSTEM" :)
@chriscraft770226 жыл бұрын
dont rip everything off.. plug one thing off at a time and make sure the engine runs fine with it plugged or removed.. i had to leave some egr stuff on it... make sure your battery is 100% good.. i wasted 5 hours messing with it one day and the problem was a low battery.. (it started up and ran but would run weird) the battery was at like 12 volts.. once it charged up to 13 i closed the hood and its been running perfect for 6 years now
@glennmanchester15687 жыл бұрын
I had great success with those distributors often tho the mechical advance those springs and weights will actually get stuck and it will not well run right no power I've had good success with lighter springs called a curve kit it does make a difference to get advance of timing quicker .. but those distributors will run well,over 6000 rpms without a hickup,
@teddeherrera85679 ай бұрын
Right on thank you this video was a lot of help
@kevingansmann27417 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks sould be perfect for the old pickup thanks for the advice
@baynmods5 жыл бұрын
great video !!!! thanks man
@etp13256 жыл бұрын
If I install an HEI and new coil, do I need a ballast resistor? Thanks!!
@91Cruzin6 жыл бұрын
That's a cool remote setup you have there, good idea.
@garymelik3805 Жыл бұрын
Tkx its great to see the kis principle and not a talk down
@nicholaskuhar62322 жыл бұрын
nice easy video..good step by step
@schon19724 ай бұрын
Thanks for explaining it. I'm one of those idiots who would've been trying to figure out why the engine wouldn't shut off 😂
@impopn38 ай бұрын
Thanks, great video, and very helpful.
@trinidadmartinezsr Жыл бұрын
I have an HEI just like the one with the ICM. 1984 Chev C10. I bought a new replacement. But does not have that 3 wire connection. How would I bypass it to work? One wire comes from the firewall and other connects to cap underneath? Thank you..
@tightprop016 жыл бұрын
Chris, I have a 5.7 SBC with HEI Distributor. I can take a wire and go from "BAT" on distributor to the actual power wire on the battery; truck will start and run like normal. When I remove the wire that goes directly to the battery, it will not run; it will turn over but wont run, I'm not getting spark. I am not getting power to my distributor, I have replaced the fuse. What do you suggest i check?
@chriscraft770226 жыл бұрын
+Wes neutral safety switch first.. then ignition switch second
@tightprop016 жыл бұрын
+Chris What\where is neutral safety switch? I replaced the ignition switch box on the column already.
@BelgianMalingator7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video and drawings. It really helped me wrap my head around it. My batt wire going from the distributor to the fuse block attached to the firewall is no good. What would you recommend me doing its a 78 gmc caballero
@browntacks70811 ай бұрын
Good stuff & Pretty detailed 👌
@caddyworks33073 жыл бұрын
This video was excellent. Excellent! The guy was thorough polite extremely informative did you catch the little tips that you needed to understand. Piece of cake. Put it better than anybody else could have. This dude gives a s*** and that's a good thing. Helped me immensely where all the other videos about this, just don't do it!
@caddyworks33073 жыл бұрын
All I needed was to understand the wiring hook up.. power and coil. Thank you for simplicity and common sense.
@garyserville95725 жыл бұрын
If you are on tdc #1 your rotor should be pointing at number one on the cap. #1 can be any post on cap, it is wherever you point it when you drop as long as it is on tdc #1.
@Linkys_Adventure Жыл бұрын
I usually don't give out likes I don't know why I guess because I don't want somebody's stuff constantly in my news feeds cuz there's a lot of people who will go and take and make dumb videos back to back back to back or they're about the same stuff for repetitively after they just got through talking about it the day before and I just really can't stand that but anyway this is the best video that I have found out there on how to wire a HEI distributor I already knew how to do it but it's just been so long since I have wired one by myself that I was just looking for pointers just to ensure that I still know what the hell I'm doing lol anyway I thank you so much And you just got yourself a subscriber too by the way
@chriscraft77022 Жыл бұрын
the main thing to know is that points ignition cars had a resisted wire to positive coil.. so you have to run a new 12v wire to the HEI coil
@_ShaDynasty7 жыл бұрын
i really enjoy the bedtime music in the backround.
@charlesalbrecht62016 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris I’m trying to wire up an HEI on my 69 Impala and I’m having trouble getting the ignition wire out of the fuse box. Tons of old grease or something that’s hard as hell on the firewall side. Any tips
@chriscraft770226 жыл бұрын
why would you want to take it out? I’m not sure exactly what you are asking.. those wires don’t pull out.. you have to take the connector off and push this tab on the blade terminal
@milospecikoza25715 жыл бұрын
hi... i have that engine in my boat... i bought engine and when i put it in a boat i have problems... when i put in forvard it runs rough some one tells me that the carb is problem.. i have ac fuel pump.. like 3 cilinder not working... any advaise?
@Doug-ui2ep3 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@daniellebrandewie24503 ай бұрын
Question for you. My 74 CJ5 has a key switch that the "on" position goes off when the key is turned to "Ignition" . The fuse panel is powered up via a solenoid in the "on" position, but the when turned to "Ign" the fuse panel is turned off since the "On" terminal loses connection during ignition. So in this scenario would it be correct to provide power to the HEI thru a relay in the "Ignition" position but then also provide power to the HEI thru the fuse panel when the key is returned to the "On" position.
@chriscraft770223 ай бұрын
your jeep already has an ignition wire… there is no “On” Off, accessories, ign , and start … your coil is wired off ign .. you can use the old coil wire just make sure it shows the same voltage as the battery
@timvittetoe65624 жыл бұрын
When findiing number one cylinder tdc on a sbc often times im by my self so ive taken me a 6 foot puece of hose that fits the spark plug hole well ans i put the other end in my mouth...this allows me to turn the engine by hand without looking at the cylinder.....also i only turn the engine til i get a good amount of pressure and stop. You know yur on no 1 compression stroke because your cheeks inflated. But you still gotta find the apex of its stroke and quickest way is keep turning engine until the slot on the harmonic balancer lines up with the 10k BTDC mark on yur block then yur done
@renesalcido75227 жыл бұрын
when I replace my he I cap,do I need to replace the coil Pac also?
@chriscraft770227 жыл бұрын
+Rene Salcido no
@Chuncy5664 ай бұрын
Hi ,i might not even get any answer back but,if i put a 12volt test light from the bat terminal on the distributor cap and the other lead to ground should i get a light when i turn the ignition switch on??
@chriscraft770224 ай бұрын
yes, make sure it’s 12 volts too not just turning the light on