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Re: HEI Module versions?





> Re: Driving an HEI Module with other signals
>
>  Thanks for the info from everyone so far.
>
>  It sounds like I can easily drive the HEI module from
>  a set of points.

Nope, they will oxidize from the low currents.  You should have like a 5 ohm
resistor that replaces the coil, and in there tap off for the HEI trigger
devise.  You only asked how to trigger the HEI module, not condition the
points to drive it.
Grumpy

Of course, I'd have to supply a whetting
>  current to any set of points operating in a real (as
>  opposed to a bench) environment, so this would slightly
>  complicate a "real" setup.
>
> Next question relates to how many variants of the HEI module
> there are. I have an 8 pin module (3 groups of pins 2 + 2 + 4)
> with "466" moulded into the top plastic, and "541 6E31" stamped
> into the top (bottom has "MEXICO  17641  541" with some numbers
> perhaps rubbed off!) It's from a 2.0L 4 cyl JE Camira (Aust.)
> circa 1987 vintage.
>
> I also see that a 7 pin (+ ground point) module exists with 2
> groups of pins (2 + 5), as found on a "5.0L F Series" and used
> with a '165 used circa 1986.
>
> Any other variants worth a mention?
>
> PG.
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