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RED72blazer · 02-19-2005, 08:17 PM

Has anyone install an hei in their blazer? I just dropped the engine into my truck and it looks like my distributor cap is touching the firewall. It is really tight in there and was wondering just how close everyone else's is. I hope I can get the cap off

EyeH8the24 · 02-19-2005, 08:24 PM

i have one that is hei and uses 6 cylider mounts and it is close to fire wall ..buti can get the cap on and off...the other usses v8 mounts...its a long way from the fire wall......

Cethern · 02-19-2005, 08:35 PM

I have a HEI in my 71 and it is close but I can get the cap off..the hard part is getting the back hold downs turned to hold the cap.

cnshoot · 02-19-2005, 08:39 PM

i have heard of pepole moving the motor mounts up, It is something for you to get the extra room. you could use a hei top from msd that has the coil seprate this could help some

chucks70 · 02-19-2005, 09:45 PM

Mine was touching the firewall when I first put it in. When I put new bodymounts on it no longer touches but is still close. I have heard of other people "adjusting" the firewall with a sledge. Another option, if you want more room is a body lift and as stated before, the remote coil type dist.

ktear · 02-19-2005, 11:10 PM

I also just installed one in my Blazer. It's real close and it was real fun getting the cap & plugs on, but the cap isn't touching.. That's not to say that the 6 & 5 plug wire isn't though. It's tight, but I haven't had any issues and it starts real nice now..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-19-2005, 11:44 PM

I got one on my 350 in the blazer(K-5)and it is really close but no rubbin has been spotted..

JBstor · 02-19-2005, 11:50 PM

I put one in my 70 Blazer when they first became popular at the wrecking yards (yeah I know, a LOOONG time ago) It fit, but just, I remember turning the rear hold downs with a long thin screwdriver, and the clearance was tight on the cap, I left off the top part that holds the wires, and that helped.

Since I had the engine out recently, I carefully hammered the firewall in a bit before the repaint. it looks good, but I havent had the distributor back in yet (a week away from that) It should all be good though.

JB

JayDubBlazer · 02-20-2005, 08:15 AM

count me in

moodyholler · 02-20-2005, 11:17 AM

In for one year. Boots on wires touch firewall. No problems and driven daily. moodyholler

bouncytruck · 02-20-2005, 01:44 PM

My '69 had HEI when I bought it. The cap has about a 1/4 inch clearance. One of the wire boots in the back touches the firewall. As mentioned above, the only problem is getting to the hold downs in the back - gotta have a short screw driver.

02-19-2005, 08:17 PM	#1
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	who has hei in their truck Has anyone install an hei in their blazer? I just dropped the engine into my truck and it looks like my distributor cap is touching the firewall. It is really tight in there and was wondering just how close everyone else's is. I hope I can get the cap off __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

02-19-2005, 08:24 PM	#2
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	6 or 8 i have one that is hei and uses 6 cylider mounts and it is close to fire wall ..buti can get the cap on and off...the other usses v8 mounts...its a long way from the fire wall......

02-19-2005, 08:35 PM	#3
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	I have a HEI in my 71 and it is close but I can get the cap off..the hard part is getting the back hold downs turned to hold the cap. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

02-19-2005, 08:39 PM	#4
cnshoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: minden Posts: 358	i have heard of pepole moving the motor mounts up, It is something for you to get the extra room. you could use a hei top from msd that has the coil seprate this could help some __________________ 72 cst 2wd blazer sb soon to have tilt manual 72 gmc swb fleet 2wd bb air tilt auto 93 c/3500 crew-cab dually 03 chevy suburban LT quadrasteer c/2500 4x4

02-19-2005, 09:45 PM	#5
chucks70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cadiz, OH Posts: 628	Mine was touching the firewall when I first put it in. When I put new bodymounts on it no longer touches but is still close. I have heard of other people "adjusting" the firewall with a sledge. Another option, if you want more room is a body lift and as stated before, the remote coil type dist. __________________ 68 1 ton dually 292, 2001 Sebring, 2004 Trailblazer, 11 Camaro Convertible.

02-19-2005, 11:10 PM	#6
ktear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 13	I also just installed one in my Blazer. It's real close and it was real fun getting the cap & plugs on, but the cap isn't touching.. That's not to say that the 6 & 5 plug wire isn't though. It's tight, but I haven't had any issues and it starts real nice now.. __________________ 70 Blazer - BDS 4" Lift, 33x12.50's. 307, 4bbl, HEI, Headers. 70 Z28 Camaro - Frame off restoration. 383, 700R4, 4:11 12-Bolt. 01 SS Camaro - SLP Bolt-on mods. 77 Monza - Drag car, ongoing project.

02-19-2005, 11:44 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I got one on my 350 in the blazer(K-5)and it is really close but no rubbin has been spotted.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-19-2005, 11:50 PM	#8
JBstor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 66	I put one in my 70 Blazer when they first became popular at the wrecking yards (yeah I know, a LOOONG time ago) It fit, but just, I remember turning the rear hold downs with a long thin screwdriver, and the clearance was tight on the cap, I left off the top part that holds the wires, and that helped. Since I had the engine out recently, I carefully hammered the firewall in a bit before the repaint. it looks good, but I havent had the distributor back in yet (a week away from that) It should all be good though. JB

02-20-2005, 08:15 AM	#9
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	count me in __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

02-20-2005, 11:17 AM	#10
moodyholler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Roanoke,Virginia Posts: 179	In for one year. Boots on wires touch firewall. No problems and driven daily. moodyholler __________________ 1998 WRANGLER I-6 auto 1972 LWB FLEETSIDE 1968 GMC SWB STEPSIDE 1994 C-1500 SWB 4.3 5 SPD

02-20-2005, 01:44 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	My '69 had HEI when I bought it. The cap has about a 1/4 inch clearance. One of the wire boots in the back touches the firewall. As mentioned above, the only problem is getting to the hold downs in the back - gotta have a short screw driver. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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