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HEI Distributor for Ford Small Block 221-302 V8 Engines [Red Cap]
555-40012
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Small Block Ford
JEGS 555-40012 HEI Distributor Features:
- Fits Ford Small Block Engines: 1962-1963 221, 1962-1965 260, 1963-1968 289 and 1968-1995 302 V8 Engines
- Switch from an old breaker-point distributor to a GM Style High-Energy Ignition (HEI) Distributor
- Easy drop-in installation using the 1-wire hook-up
- The 65,000-volt coil provides a hot spark for maximum performance using solid brass terminals
- Magnetic style pickup
- Premium RED HEI (GM style High Energy Ignition) style cap with male brass terminals
- High-quality CNC aluminum body provides years of trouble-free operation
- Fully compatible with flat tappet and hydraulic roller cams
Firing order: click here
JEGS 555-40012 HEI Distributor Notes:
- Designed for Carbureted Applications Only
- No external ignition box required
- Use JEGS 555-40657 Bronze distributor gear for roller camshaft applications. Sold Separately.
Specifications:
Part Type
Product Line
Advance Type
Vacuum and mechanical
Cap Style
Male/HEI
Computer-Controlled Compatible
No
Distributor Cap Color
Red
Distributor Gear Rotation
Standard
Distributor Type
HEI/Breakerless
Engine Make/Size
Ford Small Block (221-302)
Gear Material
Steel
Housing Finish
Polished
Housing Material
Aluminum
Ignition Box Required
No
Marine Use
No
Mechanical Tach Drive
No
Package Depth
7.30
Package Height
16.10
Package Width
10.30
Part Category
Performance Parts
Part Fitment
Semi Universal
Quantity
Sold individually
Shipping Weight
6.25
Slip Collar
No
Trigger Style
Magnetic
40012 - JEGS Ford HEI Distributors is rated
out of
5 by
8.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Michael from
Great
Could ask for better service or product for the price
Date published: 2022-10-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
93mustang 331 stroker from
Easy to install fired up easy
Very nice distributor But didn’t come with the terminals or connection to Finish off the cleans install for power or tach signal! It’s not Jegs fault that’s on MSD!
Date published: 2021-03-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MadMax170 from
Works great and excellent quality
I bought this for my 1987 302 and it slid right in.
Date published: 2020-10-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Russ302sbf from
65k HEI SBF 302
For the price and features offered this distributor is hands down the best value. Did alot of searching and Jegs had the best bang for the buck. Not installed as of yet. Am confident will put the juice to my street build 69 F100.
Date published: 2020-04-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Irish7474 from
Works Great
Bought this for my V* swap in a Foxbody, was having issues with the Duraspark dist. Dropped this baby in, one wire hookup and she fired right up. Definitely would buy again
Date published: 2019-10-08
i have a 302 with roller cam out of a 87 grand marquis. it was fuel injected but swapped to carb. will the length of this distributor work. i see that there are ones .5 inches longer also. i dont have the old one to reference. thanks Vito
The Jegs 555-40012 distributor will fit a Ford 302.
Date published: 2024-02-29
Will this work on a victor Jr intake ?
The Jegs 555-40012 distributor will not clear a Victor Jr. intake.
Date published: 2023-04-21
Will this work with a victor jr. Intake?
The Jegs 555-40012 distributor does not clear an HEI intake.
Date published: 2023-03-28
this will let me get rid of the Dura spark mess??
Yes, this will replace your duraspark ignition.
Date published: 2022-08-21
the distance from the mounting hold down to the bottom of the housing is 4.25 inches just to clarify? What is the total advance of this dizzy out of the box? Is the vacuum advance designed to be Manifold vacuum or ported vacuum. going on 347 stroker
Yes, the distance is 4.25". This distributor will have a advance at approximately 26 degrees out of the box and is best used with a ported vacuum port.
Date published: 2020-11-21
What are is the distance from the mounting base to the bottom of the distributor housing, and what is the diameter of the distributor cap? Will this distributor clear the runner and Temp Sending unit on a Edelbrock performer intake?
Rusty from the mounting base to the bottom of the distributor housing is 4.25” and the cap is 5” in diameter.
Date published: 2020-11-21
With TrickFlow hyd roller?
This will depend on the model of the cam. This distributor has a steel gear.
Date published: 2018-03-26
Will this work with a TrickFlow hyd roller cam?
This will depend on the cam itself, many cams now require the use of a steel gear and this distributor has that. Other cams may require a bronze gear and you would need to replace the gear on this distributor in that application.
Date published: 2018-03-26
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