PART NO. 8200: Tune Up Kit For GM Hei V8 Distributors

FORM INST8200 11/13
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TUNE UP KIT FOR GM HEI V8 DISTRIBUTORS

PART NO. 8200
CAP REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the coil feed connector and module connectors
COIL COVER from the distributor cap.
2. Remove the spark plug wire retainer, if so equipped.
3. Remove the coil cover. Retain the screws and cover.
4. Using needle nose pliers, lift the coil leads out of the
COIL
distributor cap.
REPLACING CAP
1. Depress and twist to release the four distributor cap
RUBBER INSULATOR
retaining screws. Remove the cap from the
distributor.
2. Install the new carbon brush and spring in the cap.
GROUND STRAP
(NOT USED ON
It is recommended to apply silicone grease to the
ALL MODELS) rubber washer for a better seal, then place the washer
into position in the cap.
CARBON BRUSH 3. Install coil making sure the leads are in position as
& SPRING
indicated in the illustration.
4. Reinstall original coil mounting screws, coil cover, cover
CAP
retaining screws, and distributor cap on
distributor.
5. Reinstall spark plug wires and retaining rings (if
applicable) then reconnect coil feed connector and
module connectors to the distributor cap.
DISTRIBUTOR CAP COMPONENTS VACUUM ADVANCE

Insert the supplied 3/32” hex wrench in the vacuum canister
nipple and rotate the adjusting screw counter-clockwise
until it bottoms against its stop, then turn four complete
turns clockwise. This is approximately 7” dist. (14” eng.)
at approximately 12” vacuum. This is a starting point for
BLACK LEAD the vacuum advance adjustment. If surging or pinging is
THIS LEAD
WILL BE WHITE
GROUND noticed at cruise RPM, turn the adjustment counter-clock-
(SOME MODELS) wise until condition is no longer noticed. If more advance is
OR YELLOW
RED needed, turn adjustment clockwise.
LEAD
CONTROL MODULE AND COIL HARNESS

REPLACEMENT
1. R
emove the cap and rotor for ease of installation
2. R
emove the white and green magnetic pick up wires
from the control module.
3. N
ext remove the screw holding the condenser down.
4. R
emove the 2 screws holding the control module down.
You can now lift the module and coil harness from the
distributor.
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the timing to the stock setting. (Refer to an auto repair
manual for stock setting.) Replace the vacuum line and
readjust the idle to factory specifications or other value,
ROTOR
as desired.
To eliminate advance until 10” of vacuum is reached, use
Chevrolet P/N 1973511 Vacuum Pot Assembly to eliminate any
ADVANCE SPRINGS vacuum advance while accelerating.
IMPORTANT: THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE BY LAW IN
ADVANCE WEIGHTS
SOME STATES.
FIGURE 1
5. U
se the supplied white heat transfer grease and moderately
coat the bottom of the control module and the CLOCKWISE ROTATION
surface where the module sits in the distributor.
6. B
efore replacing the module attach the new coil
harness and condenser assembly the module. FIGURE 2 8000˚
8000˚
7. Y
ou can now place the control module, harness, and
7000˚
condenser back into the distributor. 7000˚
8. U
sing the stock screws fasten the assembly and 6000˚
condenser back into place. 6000˚
5000˚
9. R
econnect the white and green magnetic pick up wires 5000˚
to the module. 4000˚
ENGINE SPEED (RPM)

NOTE: The module pins will have “W” marking for the white wire 4000˚
and a “G” for the green wire. 3000˚
3000˚
2000˚
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEI ADVANCE 2000˚
1000˚
CURVE KIT 1000˚
1. R
emove the distributor cap and rotor. 0˚
0˚
25˚ 20˚ 15˚ 10˚ 5˚ 0˚
2. R
emove the stock springs, “E” clips, weights, and center
25˚ 20˚ 15˚ 10˚ 5˚ 0˚
plate. IGNITION TIMING ADVANCE (degrees)
3. T
he new center plate is designed to operate in either Black Springs
clockwise or counter clockwise rotation distributors. It is Silver Springs
important to install the plate and centrifugal weights as Gold Springs
shown in Figure 1 for the clockwise rotation distributors.
For counter clockwise rotation, turn over the center plate
INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERY/TACHOMETER
and centrifugal weights. Replace the “E” clips.
PIGTAIL HARNESS
4. B
efore installing the centrifugal weights, select the bushing
This positive lock connector simply plugs into the HEI
set, from the two sets provided, that fits snugly on the
distributor in front of the coil connector. It has a tab on
weight pins. Press these bushings into the weights and
the inside so it can only be installed in one position. Once
install the assemblies into the distributor.
Installed the pigtails are color coated for ease of installation.
5. U
sing the graph as reference, Figure 2, select the The red wire goes to a 12 volt key switched wire. The
springs which correspond to the curve desired. green wire goes to your stock or aftermarket tachometer
6. W
ith the springs in place, replace the distributor cap and rotor. signal wire.
7. T
o set the timing, remove the vacuum line from the
distributor. (Be sure to plug the vacuum line
while making adjustments.) Set the idle at 750 rpm and
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FORM INST8200 11/13

TUNE UP KIT FOR GM HEI V8 DISTRIBUTORS

DISTRIBUTOR CAP COMPONENTS VACUUM ADVANCE

CONTROL MODULE AND COIL HARNESS

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ENGINE SPEED (RPM)

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