67 Dart 270...Project Old School
Hello all,
I have always had problems with Mopar wiring harnesses. Usually by the time I get the cars the wiring has been butchered and is usually overloaded from added accessories. I added a secondary fuse block that I use to power everything I add to the car to keep the load off of the original harness. I added a 100 Amp, 1 wire, alternator directly connected to the battery to ensure I did not over load the wiring for the car's ammeter in the dash.
I swapped out the points style distributor for an electronic distributor and an ignition module. This added to the wiring clutter under the hood. I had seen the Chevy style HEI for Mopars and really liked the way it was self contained and would allow me to clean up the wiring. I also read that the Chevy style HEI would not fit. I decided to find out for myself if it would fit.
Lets just say it is TIGHT...
Surprisingly, it is not touching any where. I can rotate the distributor about 45 degrees befor it touches. It is obvious though that with the plug wiries on the terminals, it would be touching the firewall.
This is with an unmodified firewall and the engine in the original location. Since this car started life as a /6 car it is hard to be sure. There is hope though. My plan is to move the engine forward 1/2". I also want to slightly move the engine to the passenger side for better header/steering column clearance on the driver's side. If it works out there will be some added bonuses. My driveshaft is a tad too long and I was actually planing to pull it out and have another 1/2" taken out. I would also gain better access to the bellhousing bolts. I don't have a shroud for my fan so getting it a little closer to the radiator should help cooling.
I am already in the process of blowing apart the wiring harness so I can eliminate the wiring for the voltage regulator, ballast resistor, coil, and ignition module. Is there a clean way to remove the spade from the firewall plug? I really don't want to just cut off the unneeded wire at the firewall plug. Is there a trick to getting them out?
Hello all,
I have always had problems with Mopar wiring harnesses. Usually by the time I get the cars the wiring has been butchered and is usually overloaded from added accessories. I added a secondary fuse block that I use to power everything I add to the car to keep the load off of the original harness. I added a 100 Amp, 1 wire, alternator directly connected to the battery to ensure I did not over load the wiring for the car's ammeter in the dash.
I swapped out the points style distributor for an electronic distributor and an ignition module. This added to the wiring clutter under the hood. I had seen the Chevy style HEI for Mopars and really liked the way it was self contained and would allow me to clean up the wiring. I also read that the Chevy style HEI would not fit. I decided to find out for myself if it would fit.
Lets just say it is TIGHT...
Surprisingly, it is not touching any where. I can rotate the distributor about 45 degrees befor it touches. It is obvious though that with the plug wiries on the terminals, it would be touching the firewall.
This is with an unmodified firewall and the engine in the original location. Since this car started life as a /6 car it is hard to be sure. There is hope though. My plan is to move the engine forward 1/2". I also want to slightly move the engine to the passenger side for better header/steering column clearance on the driver's side. If it works out there will be some added bonuses. My driveshaft is a tad too long and I was actually planing to pull it out and have another 1/2" taken out. I would also gain better access to the bellhousing bolts. I don't have a shroud for my fan so getting it a little closer to the radiator should help cooling.
I am already in the process of blowing apart the wiring harness so I can eliminate the wiring for the voltage regulator, ballast resistor, coil, and ignition module. Is there a clean way to remove the spade from the firewall plug? I really don't want to just cut off the unneeded wire at the firewall plug. Is there a trick to getting them out?