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Old 05-22-2016, 04:40 PM   #24
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Re: Feeling in over my head and not sure what to do next

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert View Post
The yellow distributor wire is the stock wiring harness 20 gauge wire, I don't see any modifications of the wiring in that area.
That's a separate problem, but definitely a problem. You need 12v for HEI. The yellow wire has a resistor in it - it was made that way to spare the points on the original distributor. You need to get 12v to the HEI from a fused ignition-on source.

And I'm not amused at your problems, but I definitely wouldn't ever use that mechanic again.
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