Wiring

[Rocknrotty]

First Hello all just joined forum.

I am trying to replace distributor on this unit

The new dist. i bought has a coil mounted on it with 2 places for wires, the old setup has a separate coil with 2 places for wires.

Do i just take the wires from the coil to the new dist. ?

What do i do with the wires that go to the ECM (electronic control mod)?

tks in advance for any help

-R-

1980 XL 351M

 

[Rocknrotty]

Also I guess i should state this Bronco has not been driven for 13 years so:

so i have replaced WW motor, Heater core, heater hoses,upper/lower rad hoses, t-stat., Rad.

and I am doing a fuel conversion on this truck also, is on propane changing to gas

added new 550 holley 2V with electric choke, new fuel tank, new fuel sending unit, new fuel pump

and am trying to update dist. with this one

Item #38550 - New

351C,351M,400,429,460

Fits up to 1980 460 Blocks

HEI ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR

tks again for any help

-R-

 

[Justshootme84]

With the new HEI dizzy, all you need is one wire feeding it 12v, so you can get rid of all the stock junk for the old dizzy. That includes the separate coil, ignition module and realted items. There is also a wire or terminal for a tach, but I don't think the factory one will work if you have it. I installed an HEI dizzy on my 460 that I swapped into the 84 Bronco. IF you have any more questions, I'll try to answer. Welcome to Bronco Zone, JSM84

 

[Rocknrotty]

With the new HEI dizzy, all you need is one wire feeding it 12v, so you can get rid of all the stock junk for the old dizzy. That includes the separate coil, ignition module and realted items. There is also a wire or terminal for a tach, but I don't think the factory one will work if you have it. I installed an HEI dizzy on my 460 that I swapped into the 84 Bronco. IF you have any more questions, I'll try to answer. Welcome to Bronco Zone, JSM84

Thats what I had in the back of my mind but was not sure.

Thank God for technology and

Thank you for the prompt response

-R-

PS will let you know if stock tach works

 

[Rocknrotty]

The stock TACH still works with this new HEI dizzy

Well Still have to do a little wiring cleanup but here is a work in progress shot (engine bay)



PS Many thanks to Broncograveyard Ordered parts 9:00 am received them 40 hours later

30 miles west of Calgary Alberta Canada AMAZZZZING !!!