Distributor compatibility

poser

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I have a 1963 Bel Air 4 door car that has a 230 six in it.


I was wondering if there is a GM HEI distributor that is ‘drop-in’ for this engine.


Thank you for any help you can provide.


-Steve
 

OldTruckNut

Well Known Member
Steve, as far as I know the 1975 up 250 and 292 HEI distributor should drop in. The 75-77 distributors had a divorced coil and a short cap, and 78' up had the internal coil like the V8 HEI. Some of the later ones also had ESC(electronic spark control) with the extra 4 wire connector and no vacuum advance. The ESC distributor can be used, just eliminate the ESC by using the module, pick-up coil and vacuum advance from an early distributor. Hope this helps.

OldTruckNut
 
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