85 silverado engine swap

[85silverado@yahoo.com]

Im trying to switch a 1993 chevy 355 from tbi to carb.. And i know i need the carb and a new intake but im concerned with the distributor.. Idk if im gonna have to get a new one that will work for the connections on the 85 silverado because i do not have the wiring harness or computor for the 93 z71 the engine came out of. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thankyou

[Engineer]

The 1993 distributor will not work in your '85.

Get an older fat cap HEI out of a '75~'86 truck, and all should be good. They are everywhere, and cheap.

[85silverado@yahoo.com]

Ok thats what i figured thankyou.. The engine i have in my truck now is an older 350 around the 80's so i was woundering if i could just pull that distributor out and put it in the 93 engine? I just dont know if the gear and rod would work for the 93 engine.. Thanks for the help

[Blazin]

It will drop right in. Clean and inspect it well though, check for play between the shaft, and housing. It should little to none. If it has play I would look for a better used, or a new one.

[85silverado@yahoo.com]

Ok thanks a lot man i appreciate the help