Re: [AMC-list] Converting to a GM HEI 6 Distributor

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

I just use the Motorcraft HEI and one doesn't have to take the distributor out. 

Ken

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Shumaker" <mshumaker@xxxxx>
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:58:42 PM
Subject: [AMC-list] Converting to a GM HEI 6 Distributor

Quoting:
"From:adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  (Sandwich Maker)
"To:amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"Subject: Re: [AMC-list] NEED NOW: 1978 AMC Concord Wiring Diagram
	(specifically the ignition)
"Message-ID:<201410091214.s99CEAKb013933@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

" Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 04:53:24 -0500
" From: A Griffith<amc.rambler.fan@xxxxxxxxx>
"
" So far I've dumped alot of money into this iffy car. I just need to see
" it run to warrant more time and money.

the skip white setup must be based on a stock chevy straight six hei.
this is a direct drop-in for the amc dist; all you have to change is
the drive gear.  i know - i've done it.

" > You could also convert to a Skip White HEI and run no resistor. It has the coil in cap.

The conversion to the GM High Energy Ignition is worth doing.  I made the conversion on my 1983 Concord 258.  It solved the problem of the weak coil, and also fixed the goofy stepper motor problem with the BBD carburetor.  The two biggest matters you'll encounter will be bending the dipstick a little bit to clear the larger distributor and changing out the distributor gear.  Neither are difficult.  Just get a good, rebuilt 1979 distributor for a Chevy 1/2 ton pickup truck inline 6 and you're set.

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