AMC 6 Cylinder Engine Repair and Modifications

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Forum Name: AMC 6 Cylinder Engine Repair and Modifications
Forum Description: AMC-made I-6 engine mechanical, ignition and fuel from basic repair to high-perf modifications
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Topic: HEI

Posted By: 69gladiator
Subject: HEI
Date Posted: Sep/21/2018 at 9:11am

When rebuilt the 232 in the Gladiator, I installed a Skip White HEI distributor. For the past four years, it has served us well. The wire connector at the coil is failing. If I gently touch it, the engine stutters. Is there another reasonable atternative available or should I just buy another Skip White distributor? I’m not sure if I can replace the coil. It appears to be a GM style coil.

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Posted By: amx2bfast
Date Posted: Sep/21/2018 at 9:57am

Should be just a gm coil. Remove the top cover and it unbolts. Real easy to change

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1975 gremlin
1973 javelin
1976 pacer wagon

Posted By: 69gladiator
Date Posted: Sep/21/2018 at 10:10am

I think you’re right. Going to take it apart before I replace the dizzy

Posted By: maximus7001
Date Posted: Sep/21/2018 at 8:45pm

A new coil is not expensive. Last one I changed in a gm hei was under $10.

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1968 Javelin SST

1997 GMC Safari AWD

2001 Daewoo Nubira SX (Winnipeg only model)

1997 Honda Accord EX (Canadian Model)

Winnipeg, home of the Jets.

Posted By: 69gladiator
Date Posted: Sep/23/2018 at 9:11pm

On the subject of a HEI, is 5 degrees still a good timing setting? The TSM states it’s either 5 degrees or 0 depending on the model of distributor. Obviously, HEI didn’t exist in 1969.