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Old 07-10-2018, 08:42 PM   #16
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Re: My kingdom! My kingdom! My kingdom for an HEI module that will last

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Heat and grounding issues can wipe out HEI modules early. Make sure you are using heat sink compound on the module. Clean the bottom side of the hold down clamp and add a ground strap to the hold down bolt that goes to a vehicle ground. I would think that would help quite a bit with you module issues.

At least that's where I'd start!
Yep... need to use heat sink grease/compound and not dielectric grease.

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I'm really surprised so many people have problems with the HEI module. I have had HEI dist. in many cars and boats over the years and have never had one fail. I have a no name one in my truck right now, has been in for over 3 years and still working fine.
I've used many HEI's. Stock and aftermarket and have only had one ignition module go bad, and that was my fault. Been using them for many, many years.

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