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Apparently my first attempt at lining up the rotor to the #1 cylinder was close enough! It fired up on the 1st try! Thanks guys for all your...
I'm replacing my old electronic ignition distributor with a new one piece, I've already marked "top dead center" and removed old distributor. How...
1964 Chevorolet Impala 327ci 350 Auto Tran I will be upgrading my failed Mallory Unilite Electronic Ignition (External Coil), with a ACDelco...
1964 Chevorolet Impala SS 327ci (Rebuilt) 25K Miles 350 Auto Tran AfterMarket Upgrade(s): Edelbrock exhaust manifold, 300 cfm 4bbl carb,...
Coil Reading this morning (Engine cold/) With the key on, voltage positive reads: 11.74 With the key off, voltage negative reads: 0.0 Battery:...
Mallory Parts: Coil: 29440 Distributor: 4748201 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The original problem was that the engine was starting and running fine for years, no issues. My original Mallory coil failed as did my optic...
yes, I'm running a ballast resister. When the ignition in the "off" position, I'm getting a 0.0 voltage reading on both positive & negative side...
Chevrolet 1964 Impala 327ci Mallory HEI With the ignition set to the off position, what type of reading should I get on either a voltage meter or...
Before trying the old cap/rotor (coil was replaced a year ago, so no old one), I started the engine in 90 degree heat with no issues, ran it for...
The coil is relatively new, however I understand that new parts can fail at any point in time. Is there a test or procedure that can validate a...
Chevrolet Impala 1964 327ci Mallory HEI Ignition Problem: Replaced worn Distributor cap, rotor and plug wires, engine starts with no issues then...
From 2010 "Tech" article: "If you are running a bone stock car on the street as a daily commuter then the OEM carbon core wires are probably...
ok, here we go! Original cap and wire(s) on left, new cap on right. The old wires fit snug on the old cap, but are to loose on the new exact same...
ok, this is what I'm running. The old Mallory parts are at least 15 years old, including the "Taylor" spark plug wires. The question was: Why...
I'm replacing my Mallory distributor cap and rotor (Old ones worn out) on a HEI ignition. When I received my new units, my old 8mm Taylor Pro Wire...
My apologies, I should have used the term/phrase "Spark Tester", to test if the distributor was passing spark to the plugs!
I'm interested in purchasing a "spark plug tester" device and in reading about them, I noticed that there are specific units that are designated...
I'm attempting to connect my remote starter, however the "S" terminal is extremely difficult to reach. Is there an alternative way to make the...
Final Update: As it turns out, the problem was a simple to fix, but not before a wild goose chase! As I was preparing to remove the battery for a...
As suggested by several members, I performed a jump on the battery from a new Camry and the engine fired right up. Not sure why my optic module...
The engine was starting intermittently, here is an example: 1. turn engine over, starter cranks, engine starts and runs and idles fine, all...
I've had no issues in starting my engine the last 4-5 years, then out of the blue, I'm experiencing inconsistent starts. Make: Chevrolet Model:...
Will I need to upgrade my stock "booster" when I upgrade to disk front (keeping back stock drum)?
The current master cyl is located in the stock position (firewall driver side) and the current drum brake setup includes a stock power brake...
I'm preparing to convert my front drum brakes to disk, the back will remain drum for now. I've read that a "dual master cylinder" is in my best...
FYI: CPP now sells a kit that has reduced the wheel offset from 7/8" yo 5/8", just saying! "ABS" makes a kit with a "Zero" wheel offset!
ABS Power Brake, Inc. is the only company that makes a disk brake kit with a "zero offset" on the wheels for my application!...
I contacted CPP "Classic Performance Products" and they said the wheel offset has to do with "the anchor bolt and how everything comes out past...
I was just informed that the disk brake brackets do NOT have anything to do with the offset of the wheels! And that it's the rotor design that...
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