HEI type Distributor

[broncosam]

Been tossing around the idea of swapping out my distributor, for one of the HEI types. I know there is an issue with hood clearance and the hood brace needs to be notched. Can someone post a picture of their hood after it was modified to give me an idea of how it needs to be done.

 

[SteveL]

Not sure on a 302 but it needs the notch cut with a 351w. Also buy a good one like the dui unit. Guys have had problems with the cheaper ones.

 

[BigBronco16]

Have had one since 2005, no notch on the 302. Never a problem.

 

[broncosam]

Have had one since 2005, no notch on the 302. Never a problem.

My Bronco has the 302 but I thought due to the height of the HEI distributors the hood had to be notched at the front cross brace if you were not running a body lift regardless of what V8 engine you had under the hood.

 

[67sport]

I have had good luck with the cheap ones (302,200, and dodge 360), but am aware of the risk and won't complain if they bite me. I have one on a 302 but because of a body lift, can't comment on notching.
I can however say you'll have to be creative with your air cleaner. I would think a stock air cleaner would work (never tried it myself), but a typical open element one certainly wouldn't.

 

[SteveL]

Dui also recommends using an aftermarket oil pump drive like an arp. The stock shafts can be inconsistent and cause the distributor to not seat the way down. I ran into this on my 72

 

[broncosam]

Thanks for the advice.