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> Cutting front of rear of trunk to make room for distributor, Chevy V8 Conversion
DickSteinkamp
post Jun 20 2018, 05:35 PM
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I'm currently running a Mallory dual point distributor, mechanical advance only, with a crab cap in my SBC powered 914. Renegade kit. With this set up, the dizzy fits neatly under the front of the rear trunk overhang with no cutting required. I can even R & R the dizzy if I temporarily lower the engine an inch or so.

I'm not crazy about the lack of vacuum advance, however. Any dizzy with vacuum advance (that I have seen or tried) will require I cut a notch out of the front of the rear trunk. If I do that, I'd like to fabricate a little removable "dog house" to cover the cut out to seal up the rear trunk again.

The problem seems to be that if the dog house is tall enough to clear a generic points type Chevy dizzy (for example), it may be too tall to stow the roof panel.

I'm sure this has been done many times before. What's the solution?

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post Jun 20 2018, 10:35 PM
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I'm currently running a Mallory dual point distributor, mechanical advance only, with a crab cap in my SBC powered 914. Renegade kit. With this set up, the dizzy fits neatly under the front of the rear trunk overhang with no cutting required. I can even R & R the dizzy if I temporarily lower the engine an inch or so.

I'm not crazy about the lack of vacuum advance, however. Any dizzy with vacuum advance (that I have seen or tried) will require I cut a notch out of the front of the rear trunk. If I do that, I'd like to fabricate a little removable "dog house" to cover the cut out to seal up the rear trunk again.

The problem seems to be that if the dog house is tall enough to clear a generic points type Chevy dizzy (for example), it may be too tall to stow the roof panel.

I'm sure this has been done many times before. What's the solution?

Thanks.

Have you tried a GM HEI? It's got a bunch of voltage, more than the dual point without the hassle. I don't know if it's any shorter though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jun 21 2018, 08:56 AM
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Have you tried a GM HEI? It's got a bunch of voltage, more than the dual point without the hassle. I don't know if it's any shorter though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


Love the HEI, but the OE ones are actually taller than an OE points type dizzy. Is there an aftermarket one that is shorter? Maybe with a remote coil?
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post Jun 21 2018, 12:17 PM
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Thanks! Great pictures. That's what I had envisioned. Even a stock points type dizzy.

It still "looks" to me like the roof panel will not fit in the trunk with this set up due to the height of the "dog house". I hope I'm wrong. If not, can the dog house be made any shorter and still clear the dizzy?
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post Jun 21 2018, 02:23 PM
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Might have to take the pad off the front. But, hey, it's lighter.
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Thanks! Great pictures. That's what I had envisioned. Even a stock points type dizzy.

It still "looks" to me like the roof panel will not fit in the trunk with this set up due to the height of the "dog house". I hope I'm wrong. If not, can the dog house be made any shorter and still clear the dizzy?

It is close but the lid still fits in there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 21 2018, 05:47 PM
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It is close but the lid still fits in there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



Great! Thanks for your help.
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post Jun 21 2018, 05:49 PM
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Which tach adapter are you using ?
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Which tach adapter are you using ?


TachAdapt

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post Jun 21 2018, 07:22 PM
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Which tach adapter are you using ?


TachAdapt

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I have a question regarding the 6 tiny switches inside the Adapter.
Which two did you select and did you remove the “jumper” ?
Reason I ask: I helping to set one up on a V8 conversion. So far I tried 1 and 6 ; but no tach readings.
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post Jun 22 2018, 01:32 AM
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Have you tried a GM HEI? It's got a bunch of voltage, more than the dual point without the hassle. I don't know if it's any shorter though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


Love the HEI, but the OE ones are actually taller than an OE points type dizzy. Is there an aftermarket one that is shorter? Maybe with a remote coil?

That I'm not sure of... maybe one of the models for another year but I don't know. I looked up these and they might work...

HEI Distributor (3112) by BTP®. With Low Profile Cap. Works with 12 volt system. Distributors are high quality, made to last performance parts. (ebay)

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I have a question regarding the 6 tiny switches inside the Adapter.
Which two did you select and did you remove the “jumper” ?
Reason I ask: I helping to set one up on a V8 conversion. So far I tried 1 and 6 ; but no tach readings.



Here are the complete instructions.

Instructions
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Jim, the guy is local and will answer your emails with 24hr's if you have questions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 22 2018, 04:25 PM
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I have a question regarding the 6 tiny switches inside the Adapter.
Which two did you select and did you remove the “jumper” ?
Reason I ask: I helping to set one up on a V8 conversion. So far I tried 1 and 6 ; but no tach readings.



Here are the complete instructions.

Instructions


That helps, I think it needs 1 and 6 ON
I had 1 and 5 ON
Can’t do any testing until thr fuel tank is reinstalled
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QUOTE(DickSteinkamp @ Jun 22 2018, 07:47 AM) *

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jun 21 2018, 06:22 PM) *



I have a question regarding the 6 tiny switches inside the Adapter.
Which two did you select and did you remove the “jumper” ?
Reason I ask: I helping to set one up on a V8 conversion. So far I tried 1 and 6 ; but no tach readings.



Here are the complete instructions.

Instructions


That helps, I think it needs 1 and 6 ON
I had 1 and 5 ON
Can’t do any testing until thr fuel tank is reinstalled

Yep, toggle 1 & 6 also remove the jumper. The signal is too weak if that jumper is left in place. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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