AMC/Jeep 290-401 V8 HEI Distributor
AMC/Jeep 290-401 V8 HEI Distributor
SKU: SKU: JM6512BK
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Product Details
Features
- Fits AMC V8 290-401
- 1-Year Warranty
Description
TSP’s HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.
This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator. It is not compatible with a generator and cannot be used with a ballast resistor.
Specs
Trigger Type | Magnetic |
Advance Type | Mechanical And Vacuum |
Color | Red |
Terminal Gender | Male |
Mechanical Tach Drive | No |
Slip Collar | No |
Coil Included | Yes |
Coil Type | Internal |
Coil Output | 65000 V |
Gear Material | Steel |
Housing Material | Machined Aluminum |
Ignition Box Required | No |
Marine Use | No |
Cylinders | 8 |
Vacuum Advance Adjustment Tool | Included |
Installation Instructions | Included |
Fitment
AMC V8
• 4.8 L / 290 in3
• 5.0 L / 304 in3
• 5.6 L / 343 in3
• 5.9 L / 360 in3
• 6.4 L / 390 in3
• 6.6 L / 401 in3
NOTE: Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult cam manufacturer for recommended gear material.
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AMC/Jeep 290-401 V8 HEI Distributor
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AMC/Jeep 290-401 V8 HEI Distributor
Specifications
TRIGGER STYLE | Magnetic |
ADVANCE TYPE | Mechanical and Vacuum |
CAP STYLE | Male |
MECHANICAL TACH DRIVE | No |
SLIP COLLAR | No |
COIL INCLUDED | Yes |
COIL TYPE | Internal |
COIL OUTPUT | 65,000 volts |
GEAR MATERIAL | Steel |
HOUSING MATERIAL | Machined Aluminum |
IGNITION BOX REQUIRED | No |
MARINE USE | No |
CYLINDERS | 8 |
INCLUDED | Vacuum Advance Adjustment Tool Installation Instructions |
Overview
TSP's HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.
This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator. It is not compatible with a generator and cannot be used with a ballast resistor.
![All TSP HEI Distributors feature powerful 65,000-volt internal ignition coil.](http://68.168.105.150/pub/media/descriptions/hei-coil.jpg)
Feature-Packed
Packed with design and build features, our HEI distributor offers a whole lot of bang for your buck. A CNC machined billet aluminum housing guarantees a perfect fit, harden steel internals ensure stability and long-lasting performance. Its high-output ignition module and powerful 65,000-volt coil mean that you'll have everything you'll need to power you high performance engine. With adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances and a simple one-wire hookup, easy is an understatement.
Fitment
AMC V8
- 4.8 L / 290 in3
- 5.0 L / 304 in3
- 5.6 L / 343 in3
- 5.9 L / 360 in3
- 6.4 L / 390 in3
- 6.6 L / 401 in3
NOTES
- Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult cam manufacturer for recommended gear material
ALERT
This product is legal for off road use and non pollution controlled vehicles (1965 & older); however, it has not been tested or approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for highway vehicles in the state of California. By purchasing this product, buyer agrees it will not be used on pollution controlled vehicles in California, or in a state with similar emissions regulations.
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Part Numbers
Black | JM6512BK |
Blue | JM6512BL |
Clear | JM6512CL |
Red | JM6512R |