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What's neccessary to convert to a non-ECM controlled distributor?

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Old Mar 18, 2001 | 10:57 AM
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What's neccessary to convert to a non-ECM controlled distributor?

I want to ditch the ECM in my car. I'm not using the old computer controlled Q-jet, so I'd like to convert to a non-computer controlled HEI distributor. What's neccessary for this? Any changes in wiring? What donor car should I get it from? I'll probably get one from a junkyard.

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Old Mar 18, 2001 | 11:33 AM
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Beside the carburetor, nothing.

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Old Mar 18, 2001 | 11:53 AM
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just drop it in, hook up the harness and find a vacuum sorce for the advance.

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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 09:36 AM
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you can probaby find one in a mid 70's to 80 or 81 car or truck
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 12:19 PM
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Thanks guys. Looks like I won't be needing to go through any junkyards. My dad bought me a new one and dropped it in last night while I was at work without telling me he was going to.
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