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09-30-2009, 07:29 PM
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HEI Conversion
What terminal on the oem fuse box on my '66, should I connect the 10 gauge HEI power feed wire from the new HEI distributor?
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09-30-2009, 08:00 PM
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Re: HEI Conversion
I don't remember exactly on mine, but I think they are marked. One of those hanging out on the right side I think is marked IGN, but I am not sure. You could use a volt meter to see which are hot always and which are hot switched.
I took my HEI off and gave it to Tony 'LilRed' some time ago and went to a Pertronix for the small distributor look. I can look at my fuse panel if you need me to.
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09-30-2009, 10:51 PM
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Re: HEI Conversion
You want an IGN hot source for your HEI power. It's also a good idea to have an inline fuse.
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09-30-2009, 10:53 PM
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Re: HEI Conversion
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09-30-2009, 11:25 PM
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Re: HEI Conversion
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16ga minimum (no more than 7' if you're hiding the wire routing) w/a 30amp fuse. If the routing exceeds 7', step up to 14ga wire.
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09-30-2009, 11:44 PM
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Re: HEI Conversion
It should be a red wire, I think a 20 amp fuse is good. but i could be wrong
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