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Old 01-20-2013, 11:14 AM   #1
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Question HEI with Generator

I am running a 283 with standard distributor right now. I was given an HEI distributor to install. My question is, when I install the HEI should I convert the generator over to alternator? I have heard that the generator will not keep up the volts for the HEI.
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Old 01-20-2013, 11:25 AM   #2
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Re: HEI with Generator

The HEI will work fine with the gen. If you are going to use the truck a lot & have added electric equipmwnt if would be preferable to change to alt.
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Old 01-20-2013, 07:35 PM   #3
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Re: HEI with Generator

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The HEI will work fine with the gen. If you are going to use the truck a lot & have added electric equipmwnt if would be preferable to change to alt.
Thank you for the info. I do not plan on a lot of electrical stuff but will keep the info in mind if I do.
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Old 01-20-2013, 09:39 PM   #4
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Re: HEI with Generator

Just be sure and get a full 12 volts direct from fuse box....keyed.....not the old coil wire
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Old 01-20-2013, 11:00 PM   #5
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Re: HEI with Generator

I ran my '62 for years with generator/HEI with no problems. The generator light didn't come on any more often than before.
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