Swapping in a new HEI, or even just pulling one out to service, is quite simple. All it requires is basic handtools and some background info on how the distributor works in conjunction with the engine ...

I recently acquired a 1968 Chevy truck with what is probably a replacement 350 motor. It had sat a long time and was in unknown condition. I thought it might run if it could get fuel and spark. I made ...

When General Motors introduced the High Energy Ignition (HEI) distributor in the mid-1970s, it was revolutionary. So much so that it still has a strong following among today's hot rodders. Like other ...

Back in the day, point-triggered ignition system tune-ups were routine and happened roughly every 12,000 miles, along with a set of spark plugs and an ignition timing adjustment. These days, we’re so ...