On my particular truck I will be going all original with two exceptions.
These two exceptions are in the name of preservation and practicality in
using this as a NON daily driver and only driving it to shows and in
parades.
1) PVC coated wiring harness
2) 12 Volt electrical system
Cloth coated wiring is a fire hazard. As an electronics tech I can tell you
its not only a fire hazard but back in those days the wiring had inferior
electrical characteristics. PVC coated wiring will last longer than me and
reliably so.
6 Volts was never enough juice and with it sitting alot, I will not be
hassled with having the 6 volt battery charger handy every time I need to
start it. That is embarrassing as much as its a pain. I may lose points for
these two mods, but I will sleep better at night knowing I did them.
Nice part about these spirited conversations is in the end, we all do
whatever we feel comfortable with. Electronic Ignition and a 50 Chevy pickup
do not mix in my book because I am an originality freak.
My next project will be a 54 AD Deluxe Cab. I want the full windshield. I
have located the cab and frame already. Its in such bad condition that it
wont be possible to return it to original.. THEN I go with V8, Electronic
Ignition, Automatic Trans, Power Steering, Disc Brakes, Air and maybe even
electric windows and wipers. I have this idea about doing something really
extraordinary... a QUAD cab. To maintain the proper architectural lines.. a
54 Suburban could be used for the top (to extend the cab) then I want to
make the doors smaller in the back, extend the frame and all of the real
difficult things that bring an exceptional level of satisfaction. Imagine a
1954 Quad Cab that looks so authentic it might have come right off the
production line!
----- Original Message -----
From: <Passnb4U@aol.com>
To: <gls@4link.net>; <jforbes@primenet.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 1:39 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Points/hei/efi (cool discussion coming!)
> In a message dated 1/29/00 11:18:07 PM Pacific Standard Time,
gls@4link.net
> writes:
>
> > I don't get it. If you want to go modern, why not go all the way?
Isn't
> > putting EFI or HEI on a 235 like adding an ISDN modem to an Apple II
> > computer? Don't you just end up with something which is neither
> > technologically superior, as a complete modern engine might be, nor
> > aesthetically cohesive? Kind of an odd ball mix and match?
> >
> > Not that I'm criticizing. Just want to understand.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Grant S. gls@4link.net
>
>
> Let me try to explain.....
>
> Do you still run bias ply tires? Do you still use non-detergent oil?
If I
> had a direct bolt on replacement paper type air filter, would you still
use
> the oil bath one?
>
> EFI and HEI are elements of two of the most important aspects of an IC
> engine, fuel and spark.
>
> If you can tailor the fuel and spark in a superior fashion, wouldn't it
be
> to your advantage to do so? EFI offers superior fuel metering at all
> altitudes and temperatures, HEI offers a more precise spark control that
> points have ever dreamed of. The dwell on an HEI module is not affected
by a
> worn distributor lobe, dust pitting n the contact points, and much more
> receptive to work under more adverse conditions, even extreme temps it's
> reliable, but probably not as reliable as a mechanical device (points)
could
> be, but I can attest to the fact of running HEI in a '78 Camaro in Phoenix
> for 6 years, with no problems with the temp's.
>
> Hotrodding and modifying have cme a long way over the past 15 years,
heck,
> 25 years ago the only fuel injections I recall were the Hilborn type.
>
> When was the last time you HAD to change plugs on an HEI motor? If you
> take a drive up in elevation, does your EFI car/truck run richer? No,
it's
> automatically adjusted and monitored.
>
> Sure, I could continue to putt around as it was built 40+ years ago,
> blowing out excess fuel, getting 14 MPG, but why not clean it up some,
make
> it more reliable, squeeze out another 3-5 MPGs and make more power to
boot?
>
> I'm not saying everyone should ax thier Rochesters and run out and get
an
> EFI setup, or toss there points right now and go HEI, but technology can
be
> your friend.
>
> As I've mentioned before, I'd drop in the small block I have for my '59,
> but the damned 6 runs too good to pull, might as well have a little fun
with
> it while it's around, no way I'll spend the $$ to rebuild it when she
goes,
> but I might as well spend a little on it and have some fun.
>
> Mike
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