How to lockout and phase an HEI distributor

This video shows how to easily lock out and phase an HEI distributor. For the lockout plates, I used some tin that was laying around…it measured .025. I made templates using cardboard and transferred it over to the tin. When locking out the top plate, you can either move it to full advance or just leave it in the resting position. It will work just fine either way.
The critical part is getting the magnetic pickup aligned just right so the points are lined up. That way the rotor tip will fire at the correct time. If you are off a little bit on the measurement, then just elongate the mounting holes so you can move the pickup in or out as necessary to line the rotor up and then lock it down.
*Watch: How to lockout your HEI part 2 here    • How to lockout and phase your HEI - P...