[AT] Tractor cab heater

[Cecil R Bearden]

Ivan:
The HEI coil is a good way to go.  I was thinking of using pertronix and 
a flamethrower coil.  However, I really like GM TBI systems.  In nearly 
a million miles and 8 vehicles I never had a problem with the TBI.  They 
get better mileage with this rotten gas we have now also.  TBI is not 
that expensive to set up either..  I do agree about carbs.  I used tobe 
able to fine tune a Quadra Jet.  Nothing like hearing those back barrels 
open up when you drop the hammer on it!!!   I have a late 70's Chevy 
grain truck with a tandem axle.  It had a fire from a mechanic losing a 
pair of pliers behind the distributor.  I need to replace the cab.  It 
has a 427 and Quadrajet.  It melted the carb and distributor.   I have a 
cutoff frame & cab from a mid 80's truck.  It has tilt hood, front disc 
brakes and a 366 w/ TBI.. I would much rather just change over the cab 
than give up the 427 & Quadrajet....  When I get done with the 
Quadrajet, and the distributor there will not be a governor..

Cecil in OKla



On 1/23/2016 6:22 PM, Ivan wrote:
> Cecil , do it the easy way . I got a newer style distributor for my 72 c
> 10 out of a 79 chevy or newer along with about six inches of the wire
> and plug that goes into it . Take the old one out and drop the new one
> in and splice the power wire for it using the plug pigtail . GM built
> the high energy coil and electronics right into the distributor . I was
> skeptical when I did it , but took out the point type distributor ,that
> had a fresh tuneup with all the innards and dropped in the HEI one .
> Truck fired right up ,and after checking the timing it ran way better .
> I was convinced from that point . Long as its a pre fuel injection
> engine  it will swap perfectly . And the new coil and box inside are
> pretty cheap . I swidhed them shortly aftwards just to make sure it
> wasnt gonna die someplace far from home .  They also make brand new ones
> but they cost a lot more from the performance parts places . A good 4
> barrel will make it purr better , and it makes sweet sounds when you
> open it up .  Ivan
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