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Old 05-19-2020, 04:28 PM   #9
RodnRudy
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Re: HEI distributor problems

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Originally Posted by kwmech View Post
Engine block to frame ground, frame to body, battery to body. Check them all. I've run HEIs for years with original alternator without any problems. My 68 still has the original alternator and regulator on it
Yes my grounds are from the battery to the front of engine block, rear of engine block to frame and from the frame to the cab.
I'm using the starter positive post to pick up power to the cab instead of running a separate wire from a junction block beside of the battery as was factory. I don't think that would cause the problem. Sure has got me stumped, I'm leaning to a glitch in the distributor itself.
As far as the voltage dropping to 9V at the distributor when cranking is that because of starter drain?
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