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Well, I wanted to come back and let you all know what I did to remedy the ignition problem I had with my 440. After just a bit of research, I found a company who manufactures distributors that utilize GM HEI components. In other words, my new distributor is Chrysler 440 on the bottom, and GM HEI on the top. It is a very simple 1 wire hook up, and in the event of a breakdown, all parts are readily available at most part stores across the US! Their URL is http://www.ignitionplus.net/products.html These distributors are available for non computer controlled engines (found in older RV's like mine) and are availabe for Chevy (of course) small and big block Fords, Small and big block Mopars.
The distributor cost a measly $100.00 complete w/ new cap, rotor, HEI module and coil. I also had to purchase some new plug wires which cost another $60.00 and I had to take the time to pull the spark plugs and open the gap up to.045
GM HEI's are notorious for burning holes in the rotor button, so after my new ignition system arrived, and I had it up and running I went to the local parts store and bought a spare dist. cap, rotor and module and threw in my tool box just for piece of mind. The only other thing that can possibly go wrong with this system is the coil, and they're not prone to failure, but are readily available also!
This entire deal, complete with spares cost less than $200.00 and made the old Pace Arrow much cleaner under the dog house! |
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