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JEEPWERX

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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #570 on: February 22, 2015, 09:19:52 PM »
Smike???
Aka swap in a GM motor?
In rehards to parts more readilly available... here is a Quote from performance ignition website...
"GM High Energy Ignition (H.E.I.) parts such as a coil, module, cap or rotor will fit right on the D.U.I. These parts can be found at any local auto parts store. "

I'm not debating.
Just looking for the most reliable system. I'm having a hard time grasping the concept of old 1977 ignition technology being better than modern HEI.

I can definetly notice the difference between the 50 K coil we fried and the replacement 40 K unit that's in it now. Gap on new champion plugs is .40

Adding an ignition module doesn't sound simpler to me. Sounds like I'm adding another part to the equation that we currently don't have / need.

I appreciate all the advice please keep it coming.




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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #571 on: February 22, 2015, 09:24:35 PM »
I did notice on Performance Ignition website info about proper distributor break in procedure? For the AMC motors ??? I've never heard of such a thing.
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #572 on: February 22, 2015, 10:21:06 PM »
Quote from: JEEPWERX on February 22, 2015, 09:19:52 PM
Smike???
Aka swap in a GM motor?
In rehards to parts more readilly available... here is a Quote from performance ignition website...
"GM High Energy Ignition (H.E.I.) parts such as a coil, module, cap or rotor will fit right on the D.U.I. These parts can be found at any local auto parts store. "

Sure, cap rotor, etc...  But what if you need a distrib? Not all HEI cam gears can be just swapped.

I'm not debating.
Just looking for the most reliable system. I'm having a hard time grasping the concept of old 1977 ignition technology being better than modern HEI.

If dura spark is 77 then it's newer than the 74 HEI.....
It's a pre OBD 2 motor.. Don't over complicate... Nothing about this is modern..
Everything modern is a retrofit... i.e. Not intended to use with..

I can definetly notice the difference between the 50 K coil we fried and the replacement 40 K unit that's in it now. Gap on new champion plugs is .40

Adding an ignition module doesn't sound simpler to me. Sounds like I'm adding another part to the equation that we currently don't have / need

But it's not a retrofit..  The homework has been done.  Diagram and go..

I appreciate all the advice please keep it coming.
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I never wanted a red car.. always thought they were tacky and common...
I now have 4 very not common cars and they are all red.. :o

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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #573 on: February 23, 2015, 09:43:20 AM »
Well thanks for the advice.
I really appreciate it.
Do it have a parts list from your motor? I'd like to compare.
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #574 on: February 23, 2015, 10:23:23 AM »
This is everything...

Distributor
30-4891 Reman
80-4891 New

Coil
FD476, Better quality Standard.. if you must use a HP coil, accel or flamethrower.. just get canister type.. (store in Land rover thread)

Cap, Adapter, rotor
FD168
FD156
FD177

Ignition control mod.. 
LX235

All the plugs and connectors are available at parts stores..
just for a visual I posted links..

Here is your coil horseshoe



Here is your distrib plug



Weather Pack Connectors for ignition control mod.
you only need male or female.. just forgot..


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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #575 on: February 23, 2015, 07:49:27 PM »
Thank you
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #576 on: February 26, 2015, 08:41:16 AM »
Smike..
can I book some shop time when I'm away..
March 20th ish drop...

Roll Cage and rear tire carrier.. possibly front bumper modifications..

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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #577 on: February 26, 2015, 08:51:09 AM »
Finally got propane yesterday!  Have 3-4 customer projects in line, but now i have storage so should be able to work something out. 

I dont have a 2" die yet, so will need to figure out what you want size you want to do your head bang bars out of
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #578 on: February 27, 2015, 11:10:07 AM »
No luck in finding a 2" die, event to modify to work with my bender.


I am going to look and see if i can chuck up the 1 5/8" die i have and make it a 2".  I have never used it. 
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #579 on: February 27, 2015, 12:28:46 PM »
We were planning to buy a 2" die for our bender after moab.
Might be time to upgrade mike.
You bend alot more tube than I do.

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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #580 on: February 27, 2015, 12:40:13 PM »
With the amount of tube you bend I can't believe you haven't upgraded yet!
Would you stay with a vertical bender?
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #581 on: February 27, 2015, 02:39:17 PM »
your bender erik is a pain in the ass and is way too slow for me, and takes up floor space.   :o



I have no complaints of my bender other than i cant do 180 hoops.... which i have needed to do like 4 times in the last 6 years
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #582 on: February 27, 2015, 03:04:48 PM »
Did you call and ask them?
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #583 on: February 27, 2015, 03:19:08 PM »
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #584 on: February 27, 2015, 04:10:24 PM »
I'll buy the die if you give me a point and click
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