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Hei Plug Wire Connection Dauntless Odd Fire

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Marc Beoshanz, Jan 6, 2019.

  1. Marc Beoshanz

    Marc Beoshanz New Member

    Hoping someone here can help me with this as I cant seem to find any specific information anywhere on where to connect plug wire number 1 to my "CRT" HEI distributor. I know it makes a difference where you connect the #1 wire. The instruction that came with the dist. say to place #1 wire on the first post to the right of the battery connection. Problem is it depends on how you look at cap to which one is to the right. The tab under the cap on the left side of this pic is a "short" tab and the one to the right is a "long" tab. I know these tab lengths have something to do with the "odd fire" ignition" I have tried it both ways and it will run on either side. Currently I have #1 on the "right" side of the battery connection but I am getting backfires as I run up to around 2000 rpm. My timing is set at 8 degrees advanced before vacuum advance kicks in. The motor is timed correctly and carb is adjusted to "lean" idle as per manual. Any advise would be very much appreciated.

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    Marc Beoshanz, Jan 6, 2019
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  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I drew this for another member...It should help.
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    Focker, Jan 6, 2019
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  3. Marc Beoshanz

    Marc Beoshanz New Member

    Thank You! re-timed distributor, hooked it up like this and runs like a champ
     
    Marc Beoshanz, Jan 6, 2019
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  4. Tomellen

    Tomellen Member

    Holy crap !! I never knowed dis. Never considered the spacing of terminals. I need to check my HEI today!!!!!
     
    Tomellen, Jan 7, 2019
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  5. Tomellen

    Tomellen Member

    yup, got it wrong
     
    Tomellen, Jan 7, 2019
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  6. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Where does Number One Go Post #34 has a good pic and what I've used for years. The short post is VERY important to get right.
     
    Warloch, Jan 7, 2019
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