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jyrostng
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Aug 18, 2014

454 Southwind Popping back at carburetor solved-- revised

My 1989 Southwind 454 P30 chassis with 48,000 miles on it started popping back at the carb. I had a hard time figuring out if it was fuel, (vapor lock) or ignition. I searched all the internet for day...
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Stim
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Aug 18, 2014
The GM HEI Distributor was one of the best ever invented!
It is simple and easily plug and play.
I have used it to retro older points systems.
During the same time period Ford had the Brain Box system. A total DOG to troubleshoot! The only way to check the box was to replace it and when they first came out they cost $150.00 !!!

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