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Slow Build · 05-30-2010, 04:32 PM

I know this has been somewhat covered, but it's a bit confusing to me.

Doing the swap to HEI distributor slowly. I was wondering if I could do the wiring like I have in the diagram. Remove the 2 wires from the old coil then run new 12 gauge wire from the run terminal of the starter solenoid (where the yellow wire was connected) to the Bat+ terminal on the HEI. It seems to me that since the battery is connected directly to the solenoid with large cable that this would be a good source of 12 volt supply or would I be possibly overloading the wiring inside the solenoid itself. Any thoughts?

05-30-2010, 04:32 PM	#1
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	HEI install question (wiring) I know this has been somewhat covered, but it's a bit confusing to me. Doing the swap to HEI distributor slowly. I was wondering if I could do the wiring like I have in the diagram. Remove the 2 wires from the old coil then run new 12 gauge wire from the run terminal of the starter solenoid (where the yellow wire was connected) to the Bat+ terminal on the HEI. It seems to me that since the battery is connected directly to the solenoid with large cable that this would be a good source of 12 volt supply or would I be possibly overloading the wiring inside the solenoid itself. Any thoughts? Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil. Last edited by Slow Build; 06-08-2010 at 11:59 PM.