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Old May 30th, 2020, 02:27 AM
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Default Re: Upgrading to HEI on the 5000

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Originally Posted by James View Post
I am in error. The distributor should get ported vacuum. The HEI should plug into the same place as the original distributor.

Today I had pulled the hose off of the carburetor and only had vacuum when the throttle open.

Sorry for the misinformation.

Today I also check my engine timing, is set to 5° BUDC.
Thanks for the update James. I did move the distributor to the manifold vacuum. I think it just has constant vac now when driving. Did okay hauling tractors yesterday...

I'll move it back to the carburetor. That port on the back of the Stromberg had no vacuum at idle so I'll have to check and see if it does when throttled like you said.
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