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Started by geraldchainsaw, 2010-03-14 11:32

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geraldchainsaw

hi all,  what is meant by    HEI type coil??????????????

rmk57

 High Energy Ignition.  It was originally a G.M. name, Delco I guess.
Randy

1957 Ford Custom
1970 Boss 429

Bubba

Yes, its a GM type coil-distributor combination unit.
the coil is actually mounted on the distributor cap.
there are a lot of aftermarket pieces for these distributors, they are even available to fit some Ford engines. A company named D.U.I. makes a very good unit.