Gm ignition wiring fit amc. This feature allows for a much hotter spark and increased gap on the spark plugs. I simply ran a piece of wire between the terminal in the ignition harness that led to the red wire. Its not hard to find a pin out for the gm connector on line. The streetstrip version is designed for a maximum of 7000 rpms and works great for off road vehicles daily drivers and drag cars.
64 72 charging system wire. One thing done almost time to start. As a bonus its now easy to wire 4 way flashers in just add a flasher module ground one terminal and run the other to the column connector. There are a number of choices out there to upgrade there are a number of choices out there to upgrade to a more reliable and higher voltage system.
Depending on the year it will be a 10 gauge red or yellow wire. In this video i am wiring up the hei to the drift car. Gm points style ignition distributor how to wire and run diy. These parts can be found at any local auto parts store.
For more radical engines that turn over 7000 rpms we have the racing version capable of spinning. In this video leah explains how to convert the fail prone jeep duraspark motorcraft ignition module to a more reliable hei gm high energy ignition module. Power ignition systems amc put on jeeps. Gm hei electronic distributor how to wire and run install diy.
A nice feature of the hei is the coil is integrated right into the distributor cap meaning no coil wire. Gm high energy ignition hei parts such as a coil module cap or rotor will fit right on the dui. Heres my temporary run of the distributor power. Amc used a different color coding than gm in many cases so check.
It is a simple design using a magnetic trigger electronic controller inside the cap and a coil. I cut the connector from the donor vehicle and spliced the 63 rambler wiring into it with the help of a 63 wiring schematic. 64 72 charging system wire up using gm 3 wire internally regulated alternator duration. The gm hei system was used in gm vehicles for approximately 20 years.
Check it with a voltmeter or test light. It should have no power with the key off and power when the key is on. There are many aftermarket high performance coils available too. Chris craft 191255 views.