DELCO-REMY High Energy Ignition: Description
The Delco-Remy High Energy Ignition System (HEI) consists of a distributor assembly which combines all ignition components into a solid-state electronic unit. The distributor housing encloses the following components: Vacuum and centrifugal advance mechanisms, electronic module, pick-up coil, pole piece (with internal teeth), timer core (with external teeth), rotor, distributor shaft and a capacitor for radio noise suppression. The distributor cover encloses the ignition coil on all models except Chevrolet Chevette models, these have an external mounted coil.