New to the BB / Question about 430 Electra

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by 68 BE225, Sep 2, 2004.

  1. 68 BE225

    68 BE225 Well-Known Member

    I recently bought a 68 Electra convertible. After taking it to a local mechanic he told me I have a fuel leak at the carburetor and a gummed up distributor shaft. The carburetor he thinks is no problem and can be fixed. He suggested replacing the distributor with an HEI but didn't know if it would work on this model year. Can anyone help me out here?

    Are there any performance upgrades I should consider?

    Thanks in advance
    Mike
     
  2. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    Welcome to the board Mike :TU:

    A 455 HEI (13 tooth gear) will drop right in there, from a 350 HEI you need to change the 14 tooth gear.
     
  3. 68 BE225

    68 BE225 Well-Known Member

    EriK

    Thanks for the welcome and info. I'm sure I'll have many more questions as I dig into this.

    Mike
     

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