hooking up plug wires on distributor
#81
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
If so how's it working out for you?
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
If so how's it working out for you?
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
#82
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Posts: n/a
Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
I picked up a unit from an 82' chevy truck with a 250 from a bone yard.
Cleaned it up, put a few new parts on it... got about $100 in it all. Works
great.... very smooth, much less complicated, tossed out the "brain box".
JimG
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:k0nr70pono71of1nhefi5tmiih51ql3d1p@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Jeepster,
> >
> >Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
> >
> >Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
> I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
> If so how's it working out for you?
>
> >
> >Good link!
> >
> >JimG
> >
> >
> >"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
> >news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
> >> Some more info if still needed.
> >>
> >>
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...Engine_Specs/f
iring.html
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> >:wq!
> >>
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
Cleaned it up, put a few new parts on it... got about $100 in it all. Works
great.... very smooth, much less complicated, tossed out the "brain box".
JimG
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:k0nr70pono71of1nhefi5tmiih51ql3d1p@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Jeepster,
> >
> >Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
> >
> >Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
> I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
> If so how's it working out for you?
>
> >
> >Good link!
> >
> >JimG
> >
> >
> >"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
> >news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
> >> Some more info if still needed.
> >>
> >>
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...Engine_Specs/f
iring.html
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> >:wq!
> >>
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
#83
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Posts: n/a
Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
I picked up a unit from an 82' chevy truck with a 250 from a bone yard.
Cleaned it up, put a few new parts on it... got about $100 in it all. Works
great.... very smooth, much less complicated, tossed out the "brain box".
JimG
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:k0nr70pono71of1nhefi5tmiih51ql3d1p@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Jeepster,
> >
> >Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
> >
> >Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
> I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
> If so how's it working out for you?
>
> >
> >Good link!
> >
> >JimG
> >
> >
> >"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
> >news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
> >> Some more info if still needed.
> >>
> >>
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...Engine_Specs/f
iring.html
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> >:wq!
> >>
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
Cleaned it up, put a few new parts on it... got about $100 in it all. Works
great.... very smooth, much less complicated, tossed out the "brain box".
JimG
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:k0nr70pono71of1nhefi5tmiih51ql3d1p@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Jeepster,
> >
> >Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
> >
> >Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
> I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
> If so how's it working out for you?
>
> >
> >Good link!
> >
> >JimG
> >
> >
> >"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
> >news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
> >> Some more info if still needed.
> >>
> >>
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...Engine_Specs/f
iring.html
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> >:wq!
> >>
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
#84
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
I picked up a unit from an 82' chevy truck with a 250 from a bone yard.
Cleaned it up, put a few new parts on it... got about $100 in it all. Works
great.... very smooth, much less complicated, tossed out the "brain box".
JimG
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:k0nr70pono71of1nhefi5tmiih51ql3d1p@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Jeepster,
> >
> >Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
> >
> >Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
> I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
> If so how's it working out for you?
>
> >
> >Good link!
> >
> >JimG
> >
> >
> >"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
> >news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
> >> Some more info if still needed.
> >>
> >>
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...Engine_Specs/f
iring.html
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> >:wq!
> >>
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
Cleaned it up, put a few new parts on it... got about $100 in it all. Works
great.... very smooth, much less complicated, tossed out the "brain box".
JimG
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:k0nr70pono71of1nhefi5tmiih51ql3d1p@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Jeepster,
> >
> >Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
> >
> >Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
> I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
> If so how's it working out for you?
>
> >
> >Good link!
> >
> >JimG
> >
> >
> >"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
> >news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
> >> Some more info if still needed.
> >>
> >>
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...Engine_Specs/f
iring.html
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> >:wq!
> >>
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
#85
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
I picked up a unit from an 82' chevy truck with a 250 from a bone yard.
Cleaned it up, put a few new parts on it... got about $100 in it all. Works
great.... very smooth, much less complicated, tossed out the "brain box".
JimG
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:k0nr70pono71of1nhefi5tmiih51ql3d1p@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Jeepster,
> >
> >Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
> >
> >Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
> I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
> If so how's it working out for you?
>
> >
> >Good link!
> >
> >JimG
> >
> >
> >"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
> >news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
> >> Some more info if still needed.
> >>
> >>
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...Engine_Specs/f
iring.html
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> >:wq!
> >>
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
Cleaned it up, put a few new parts on it... got about $100 in it all. Works
great.... very smooth, much less complicated, tossed out the "brain box".
JimG
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:k0nr70pono71of1nhefi5tmiih51ql3d1p@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Jeepster,
> >
> >Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
> >
> >Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
> I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
> If so how's it working out for you?
>
> >
> >Good link!
> >
> >JimG
> >
> >
> >"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
> >news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
> >> Some more info if still needed.
> >>
> >>
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...Engine_Specs/f
iring.html
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> >:wq!
> >>
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
#86
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Posts: n/a
Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
I have been working long hours and lurk when I can, I have worked 400
hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
redoing his distributor anyways.
I was here a week or so ago and posted a Q when I was redoing my leaf
springs, I went with new springs from a local spring shop and wow what
a difference it made. With the 1" body lift it sits real pretty now.
I'm waiting on all new stainless hinges and a stainless hood kit and
once that arrives I have a local body shop that will paint it for
$1000 if I bring it in stripped down.
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
redoing his distributor anyways.
I was here a week or so ago and posted a Q when I was redoing my leaf
springs, I went with new springs from a local spring shop and wow what
a difference it made. With the 1" body lift it sits real pretty now.
I'm waiting on all new stainless hinges and a stainless hood kit and
once that arrives I have a local body shop that will paint it for
$1000 if I bring it in stripped down.
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
#87
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
I have been working long hours and lurk when I can, I have worked 400
hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
redoing his distributor anyways.
I was here a week or so ago and posted a Q when I was redoing my leaf
springs, I went with new springs from a local spring shop and wow what
a difference it made. With the 1" body lift it sits real pretty now.
I'm waiting on all new stainless hinges and a stainless hood kit and
once that arrives I have a local body shop that will paint it for
$1000 if I bring it in stripped down.
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
redoing his distributor anyways.
I was here a week or so ago and posted a Q when I was redoing my leaf
springs, I went with new springs from a local spring shop and wow what
a difference it made. With the 1" body lift it sits real pretty now.
I'm waiting on all new stainless hinges and a stainless hood kit and
once that arrives I have a local body shop that will paint it for
$1000 if I bring it in stripped down.
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
#88
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
I have been working long hours and lurk when I can, I have worked 400
hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
redoing his distributor anyways.
I was here a week or so ago and posted a Q when I was redoing my leaf
springs, I went with new springs from a local spring shop and wow what
a difference it made. With the 1" body lift it sits real pretty now.
I'm waiting on all new stainless hinges and a stainless hood kit and
once that arrives I have a local body shop that will paint it for
$1000 if I bring it in stripped down.
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
redoing his distributor anyways.
I was here a week or so ago and posted a Q when I was redoing my leaf
springs, I went with new springs from a local spring shop and wow what
a difference it made. With the 1" body lift it sits real pretty now.
I'm waiting on all new stainless hinges and a stainless hood kit and
once that arrives I have a local body shop that will paint it for
$1000 if I bring it in stripped down.
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
#89
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
I have been working long hours and lurk when I can, I have worked 400
hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
redoing his distributor anyways.
I was here a week or so ago and posted a Q when I was redoing my leaf
springs, I went with new springs from a local spring shop and wow what
a difference it made. With the 1" body lift it sits real pretty now.
I'm waiting on all new stainless hinges and a stainless hood kit and
once that arrives I have a local body shop that will paint it for
$1000 if I bring it in stripped down.
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
redoing his distributor anyways.
I was here a week or so ago and posted a Q when I was redoing my leaf
springs, I went with new springs from a local spring shop and wow what
a difference it made. With the 1" body lift it sits real pretty now.
I'm waiting on all new stainless hinges and a stainless hood kit and
once that arrives I have a local body shop that will paint it for
$1000 if I bring it in stripped down.
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
#90
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:10:44 -0600, Jeepster
<yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote:
>I have been working long hours and lurk when I can, I have worked 400
>hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
>Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
>old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
>redoing his distributor anyways.
I'm putting one of these in:
http://4wd.com/shopwrangler/ProductD...oductSKU=40820
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
<yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote:
>I have been working long hours and lurk when I can, I have worked 400
>hours OT this year so far and I worked about 1000 hours last year.
>Good to hear about the HEI I know it made a world of difference on my
>old tired 258, if I was Shaggie I would consider it since he is
>redoing his distributor anyways.
I'm putting one of these in:
http://4wd.com/shopwrangler/ProductD...oductSKU=40820
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!