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JEGS HEI Distributor for Small Block and Big Block Chevy

555-40005


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HEI Distributor for Small Block and Big Block Chevy
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JEGS HEI Distributor
  • Small Block & Big Block Chevy
  • Fully Adjustable Vacuum/Mechanical Advance
  • Red Cap with Male Brass Terminals
  • Steel Gear
  • Includes 65,000 Volt Coil
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    40005 is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 72.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really good This distributor is awesome way better than my accel distributor. The distributor also made my car run way smoother and responds better.
    Date published: 2024-12-02
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy install I have not had to change a distributor in over 20 years. I was able to install with zero issues. As long as you are at top dead center on your number one cylinder and have your points set right you will be good to go! I dropped it in and fired right up!
    Date published: 2024-06-24
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Stuff I installed it and it really woke up my motor. Has allot more low end tork and runs much better at the top end. I think it was a good choice.
    Date published: 2022-09-19
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from 1990 s10 with a sbc Easy installation and big improvement from the oe distributor. Highly recommend
    Date published: 2022-07-29
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just what I needed It performed perfectly drop in and go didn’t take long either only problem I had is that I should’ve bought wires from jegs ..so might want to do that definitely gonna buy one more for another project
    Date published: 2022-03-23
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hit the switch and it starts immediately, idles smoother and improved acceleration.
    Date published: 2020-10-07
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy install Put in my 1970 Chev C10 P/U Worked perfectly first time. Great value.
    Date published: 2018-07-25
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Already assembled. Ready to install. Original on my 82 Chevy pu. Running terrible. Stranded me at Lowe's. I was sick of working on the original dist. Got online. Went to jegs.com. Problem solved. Thanks He's, you guys always come through!
    Date published: 2017-07-15
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    What size vaccum hose will work with this?

    Asked by: Anthony
    The Jegs 555-40005 distributor uses 5/32 hose.
    Answered by: jshook
    Date published: 2025-04-30

    Does this dist have a melanized gear ? If not can one be installed?

    Asked by: Mikey1958
    The Jegs 555-40005 distributor comes with a steel gear.
    Answered by: jshook
    Date published: 2025-03-21

    How many degrees advance does it have?

    Asked by: Steveo
    The Jegs 555-40005 distributor is 24 degrees.
    Answered by: jshook
    Date published: 2025-03-11

    Will the distributor gear work with your 249-CL12-602-8 retrofit cam kit? And if not can you supply me with a distributor gear part number?

    Asked by: Biggin502
    The gear on the Jegs 555-40005 distributor will work with a Comp CL12-602-8.
    Answered by: jshook
    Date published: 2025-02-27

    Will it work for 93 chevy blazer. Converting from tbi efi to old school mechanical. Got a carb i don't know what else I'd need. And does it need a separate coil for it

    Asked by: James
    The Jegs 555-40005 distributor can be used with a carb conversion and has an internal coil.
    Answered by: jshook
    Date published: 2024-11-19

    Will this work with a hydraulic roller cam? Will an aftermarket advance kit fit? Will standard GM type HEI caps fit?

    Asked by: mikey
    The Jegs 555-40005 distributor will work with a hydraulic roller cam and work with all aftermarket HEI parts.
    Answered by: jshook
    Date published: 2024-11-18

    What dist will work on.my 56 365 chev eng

    Asked by: Meghan21
    The Jegs 555-40005 will not work for the Chevy 365 engine.
    Answered by: Seth
    Date published: 2024-11-05

    will this fit my small block 350 engine

    Asked by: tre55
    The Jegs 555-40005 distributor will fit a 350 Chevy engine.
    Answered by: jshook
    Date published: 2024-10-25
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