400ci Distributor ??

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Oct 4, 2006 | 12:25 AM

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400ci Distributor ??

this is regarding the 400ci sbc in my nova. I pulled the HEI out and put in an MSD. The one they sent is too short and doesn't reach the oil pump. I looked up the part number and it says SBC .. is a 400 different? I measured the HEI that was in it and this and there is half an inch (7.75vs7.25) difference in the two... any ideas?

Oct 4, 2006 | 12:36 AM

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does it have a big block oil pump?

Oct 4, 2006 | 04:43 AM

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It should have a (moveable) slip collar on it that tightens up with an allen head bolt. A 400sb is no different than any other SB in this regard.

Oct 4, 2006 | 04:46 AM

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From: Mission to Uranus

Here are the instructions, which I'm sure you've got. Scroll down to page 5-6. Page 6 goes over adjusting the slip collar.

http://static.summitracing.com/globa...51%282%291.pdf