ECM information for 1985 C10

[sleepchamber]

Ive dug around in here and cannot seem to find specifics on what the ECM controls/monitors in a 1985 C10.  The previous owner has replaced the carb with an Edelbrock...not sure if the distributor has been swapped but it does have two extra connections that my past non-ECM chevys didnt have.  Im just wanting to get all of the uneeded wiring out of the bay.

[zieg85]

I thought that a couple of wires from the ECM plug in had to be connected to bypass it all or just get a new HEI distributor like most have done.

[sleepchamber]

How can I tell if the distributor is stock or non computer controlled? I suppose there would be a circuitboard of some type inside right?

[VileZambonie]

just get a new HEI distributor like most have done.

[Captkaos]

There is a post here about this and a link on 73-87.com on how to convert a ESC distributor.

[sleepchamber]

So after looking around the site, I have confirmed that my ESC distributor has been removed already and replaced with a standard HEI.  As long as my distributor and carb are non-ECM then I should be able to totally remove the ECM and all related wiring? 

[Captkaos]

Yes, you can ditch it.

[VileZambonie]

not sure if the distributor has been swapped but it does have two extra connections that my past non-ECM chevys didnt have

So you weren't referring to the distributor having extra connections then what were you talking about? Where are the extra connectors?

[sleepchamber]

There are two smaller clip on connections in front of the ignition connection...where a tachometer would normally connect to the distributor ......I have no tachometer.