Can a Buick fit the same Distributor as the Chevy?

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by ceas350, Jan 12, 2010.

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  1. ceas350

    ceas350 "THE BURNER"

    Last night I searched summitracing.com for GM HEI distributors and found a couple for the 350. The application guide for them said the distributors would fit Chevy, Buick, and other GM vehicles with a 350. Is This possible, can the buick fit the same distributor as the chevy?:idea2:
     
    ceas350, Jan 12, 2010
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  2. ceas350

    ceas350 "THE BURNER"

    I have a Buick 350, some pics avalible at website in my sig, page 2
     
    ceas350, Jan 12, 2010
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  3. LeSabre Luver

    LeSabre Luver Well-Known Member

    Unfortunately not, the Buick distributor is quite a bit shorter.

    Evan
     
    LeSabre Luver, Jan 12, 2010
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  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member


    That is because in later years, GM put a Chevy 350 in Buicks, and other GM vehicles.
     
    LARRY70GS, Jan 12, 2010
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  5. ceas350

    ceas350 "THE BURNER"

    Ok, then what is are some some distributors that I could get for my SBB?
     
    ceas350, Jan 12, 2010
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  6. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    What's wrong with yours?

    Devon
     
    DaWildcat, Jan 12, 2010
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  7. ceas350

    ceas350 "THE BURNER"

    sorry HEI distributors for my 350
     
    ceas350, Jan 12, 2010
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  8. ceas350

    ceas350 "THE BURNER"

    Im sure its time for a new one. besides I don't know where it came from. I thought I'd be better off getting a new one vs rebuilding the old
     
    ceas350, Jan 12, 2010
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  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I can see you have the bug to get rid of your points. I have heard good things about the conversion kit listed here:

    http://www.lectriclimited.com/mainpage.htm

    Click on the lower right picture, "Breakerless SE Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit"
     
    LARRY70GS, Jan 12, 2010
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  10. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member


    They used HEI's in Buicks started in 1974. The last 350 Buick was 1981 I believe. Hit the Yards.
     
    LARRY70GS, Jan 12, 2010
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  11. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Can someone please tell me whats wrong with points?
     
    CJay, Jan 12, 2010
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  12. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Nothing!:laugh:

    ...other than skinning your knuckles on the fan blades trying to adjust them.
     
    Smartin, Jan 12, 2010
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  13. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Nothing, as far as I'm concerned.
     
    LARRY70GS, Jan 12, 2010
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  14. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    It's like the "I want to convert to a one-wire alternator" deal....

    I'll never understand that.
     
    Smartin, Jan 12, 2010
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  15. ceas350

    ceas350 "THE BURNER"

    Hey guys I have a HEI already I just don't know where it cam from or anything
     
    ceas350, Jan 12, 2010
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  16. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Your knuckles make a very unique sound against the fan as it removes all the skin doesnt it?
     
    CJay, Jan 12, 2010
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  17. ceas350

    ceas350 "THE BURNER"

    so what do I tell the person that I order a HEI from?
     
    ceas350, Jan 12, 2010
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  18. ceas350

    ceas350 "THE BURNER"

    Anyone???
    I want to get another HEI or should I just rebuild the one I have?
     
    ceas350, Jan 12, 2010
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  19. monkeyy337

    monkeyy337 monkeyy337

    If they don't know the difference between a Buick HEI and a Chevy one you need to order one from someone else.
     
    monkeyy337, Jan 12, 2010
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  20. monkeyy337

    monkeyy337 monkeyy337

    The first thing you need to do is find out if the HEI distributor you have is a Buick one, then go from there.
     
    monkeyy337, Jan 12, 2010
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