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Old 11-05-2014, 01:53 PM   #1
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electrical problems and distributor problems

my 72 had an old hei dist. that was not working but when i replaced it and wired it the same. it halts power to anything what could be stopping it and how could i possibly fix it. thank you for the help. i have an electric fuel pump hard wired with a switch so i know the battery is working its no electricity to the engine and cab the lights wont turn on or anything
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Old 11-05-2014, 02:53 PM   #2
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Re: electrical problems and distributor problems

Sounds like something is wired wrong (obviously).

Vettevet is the wiring guru around here and here is a recent post he replied to on proper HEI wiring.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=vettevet
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Old 11-05-2014, 06:09 PM   #3
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Re: electrical problems and distributor problems

Okay thank you I just hope it's not to the point of me completely rewiring it but it might be enter to do.
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Old 11-05-2014, 09:10 PM   #4
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Re: electrical problems and distributor problems

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Does everything work if the HEI is not hooked up? Where is the 12 volt power wire connected?

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