HEI Distributor - Do I need to replace any of these parts?

[AuroraGirl]

So I transferred the coil looking thing into my new cap, doesnt match, but hwatever. It should be replaced? Also is anything on the distributor side beside vacc hose worn out? Are those kick out thingies supposed to be rusty? they move, albeit with some resistance but not a lot

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[SquareRoot]

The Rusty weights double as a rev limiter. Perfect for manual trans.

 

[82sbshortbed]

I went with this new for the price and warranty you can't beat them.

https://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/catalog/category/distributors-ignition-acc_7546/

 

[AuroraGirl]

Its what I was actually gonna say.. if these parts look to be in need of replacement i was honestly gonna just buy a whole new one.

 

[Grit dog]

Its what I was actually gonna say.. if these parts look to be in need of replacement i was honestly gonna just buy a whole new one.

What makes you think anything needs replaced? If the the truck runs fine, the module, capacitor and pickup coil are fine. If the mechanical advance weights are sticky, could just need cleaned up and lubed or the posts might be worn. If posts are worn, get new distributor, otherwise remove, clean and lube and re-install.
And that's the "new" dist cap? Looks old to me, and looks like it fits....confused.

 

[C10MixMaster]

So I transferred the coil looking thing into my new cap, doesnt match, but hwatever. It should be replaced? Also is anything on the distributor side beside vacc hose worn out? Are those kick out thingies supposed to be rusty? they move, albeit with some resistance but not a lot

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From the pic i can see the weight bushings are bad. at minimum replace those and grease the advance. . if you decide to do the whole dist here one from accel https://www.ebay.com/itm/Accel-5910...115455&hash=item4219e349da:g:TzoAAOSwjOVe2PEn

at that price its kinda hard to pass up.

 

[Grit dog]

The Rusty weights double as a rev limiter. Perfect for manual trans.

Lol, right? Also makes it run better on cheap gas when you don't get all the advance out of it you should. Less pinging!

 

[Vbb199]

Those "kick out thingies" is what advances the timing.
Lol

Mechanical advance that runs off of centrifugal force

 

[82sbshortbed]

It'll save you time and money. Those internal parts if all replaced new will be as much or more for a new skip white distributor. But, skip white gives you a warranty where replaced parts won't.

 

[Vbb199]

It'll save you time and money. Those internal parts if all replaced new will be as much or more for a new skip white distributor. But, skip white gives you a warranty where replaced parts won't.

Is that skip white stuff worth a damn?
I Hear alot of Mixed reviews on it

 

[AuroraGirl]

I wasnt looking to replace internal parts, more so, do i need to replace parts, if so, ill buy a new one. I have like 5 on a shelf if i need a used. too

 

[Grit dog]

What makes you think anything needs replaced? If the the truck runs fine, the module, capacitor and pickup coil are fine. If the mechanical advance weights are sticky, could just need cleaned up and lubed or the posts might be worn. If posts are worn, get new distributor, otherwise remove, clean and lube and re-install.
And that's the "new" dist cap? Looks old to me, and looks like it fits....confused.

I quoted myself to try to help you with the same question you just asked in the post above this one, again.
Just like in the other thread you started about a tune up, you couldn't or didn't say "why" you thought it needed a tuneup. Now, what condition are you trying to fix or improve? That will determine if you need a new distributor. Or a used one, or a new part in the existing one....
If you have a problem with this one and have 5 used ones on the shelf, why not just pop it out and toss in another one? That takes like 10 minutes.

But first you have to answer what you're trying to fix.

 

[82sbshortbed]

Is that skip white stuff worth a damn?
I Hear alot of Mixed reviews on it

Several members from here have said they were great. Lifetime warranty on them to. amine worked great and is made with good quality too.

 

[SquareRoot]

I quoted myself to try to help you with the same question you just asked in the post above this one, again.
Just like in the other thread you started about a tune up, you couldn't or didn't say "why" you thought it needed a tuneup. Now, what condition are you trying to fix or improve? That will determine if you need a new distributor. Or a used one, or a new part in the existing one....
If you have a problem with this one and have 5 used ones on the shelf, why not just pop it out and toss in another one? That takes like 10 minutes.

But first you have to answer what you're trying to fix.

Well put. Trying to follow her threads is like trying to solve a crossword puzzle.

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

If the advance canister holds vacuum, the plate is free, the advance arms and springs are lubed, there isn’t excessive rotational slop, and you don’t hear radio interference that correlates with a constantly advancing/retarding spark curve, I wouldn’t be too worried. The capacitor is just a noise suppressing device for the radio in HEI, not like points where it’s crucial. The ignition module looks like an OEM part, which is good, and you grounded the ignition coil right, which is good, and the ICM connectors are in good shape, which is good. If anything breaks, you can replace/rebuild, which is what I would do. Easy job.

I’m glad people have had good results with the Skipper on here, but isn’t that a Chinesium distributor? Or is it Taiwanese? If it’s Chi-Nal versus Chicom, I think that makes an appreciable, positive difference in quality, but I don’t know where it comes from.