ignition system update question
 

My '89 165hp (3.7l 4cyl) I/O needs a new coil. I thought I would upgrade and get rid of the points / condensor system for a more modern and reliable breakerless type system. I'm looking for suggestions. Anyone have any experiance with this?

thanks
Rick

ignition system update question
 

My '89 165hp (3.7l 4cyl) I/O needs a new coil. I thought I would upgrade and get rid of the points / condensor system for a more modern and reliable breakerless type system. I'm looking for suggestions. Anyone have any experiance with this?

thanks
Rick

Re: ignition system update question
 

Rick, there have been some "dead-on" ignition upgrades here ... since I'm outboard, I don't remember specifics, but a couple of the I/O guys have made this improvement...hopefully they'll be along to give ya the specs ;) ...

Re: ignition system update question
 

Rick, there have been some "dead-on" ignition upgrades here ... since I'm outboard, I don't remember specifics, but a couple of the I/O guys have made this improvement...hopefully they'll be along to give ya the specs ;) ...

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You can probably pick up a PERTRONIX setup with there coil and upgrade with your existing distributor.

Re: ignition system update question
 

You can probably pick up a PERTRONIX setup with there coil and upgrade with your existing distributor.

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i'd agree with using Pertronix. Ebay 65$. I am doing it in the spring.

Re: ignition system update question
 

i'd agree with using Pertronix. Ebay 65$. I am doing it in the spring.

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I thought I was going to have to replace mine earlier and when I checked into it Mallory will take your old distrbr and convert it over to electronic for about $70.

Look them up on the net.

Re: ignition system update question
 

I thought I was going to have to replace mine earlier and when I checked into it Mallory will take your old distrbr and convert it over to electronic for about $70.

Look them up on the net.

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Thanks guys. It's too cold out now, but when the weather warms up and I get out to work on the boat I'll let you know how it goes (with pictures of course)

Re: ignition system update question
 

Thanks guys. It's too cold out now, but when the weather warms up and I get out to work on the boat I'll let you know how it goes (with pictures of course)

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Thats right Rick, with Pics. ;D ;) ;)

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Thats right Rick, with Pics. ;D ;) ;)

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Hammer that pictures comment was for you. I knew you wouldn't miss it.

Rick

Re: ignition system update question
 

Hammer that pictures comment was for you. I knew you wouldn't miss it.

Rick

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;) ;) ;) ;) ;D

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;) ;) ;) ;) ;D

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See hammer everyone is on to you, We all know you like pics!!! 8) 8) 8)

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See hammer everyone is on to you, We all know you like pics!!! 8) 8) 8)

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I've probably sold more than 50 of the pertronix setups with only one failure( it was the coil that burned up the ignitor). They are easy to install and don't require removing the distributor. Just make sure you check the coil for required resistance( thats what burned up the one), check the power wire for voltage( i sometimes go in the harness and eliminate the resisitor wire as wired from the factory) and don't forget to file the distributopr cap to clear the wires. Check the advance weights and springs on the distributor while you have the point plate aprt.

Re: ignition system update question
 

I've probably sold more than 50 of the pertronix setups with only one failure( it was the coil that burned up the ignitor). They are easy to install and don't require removing the distributor. Just make sure you check the coil for required resistance( thats what burned up the one), check the power wire for voltage( i sometimes go in the harness and eliminate the resisitor wire as wired from the factory) and don't forget to file the distributopr cap to clear the wires. Check the advance weights and springs on the distributor while you have the point plate aprt.

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I,ve gotta 170 merc I/O in my 77 v and was planning to do the same upgrade. I found one on the net for 69 bucks. Im gonna order it this week. my buddys got an 86 v with a 470 , ithink he bought his elec conversion kit from NAPA for around 150 bucks.

Re: ignition system update question
 

I,ve gotta 170 merc I/O in my 77 v and was planning to do the same upgrade. I found one on the net for 69 bucks. Im gonna order it this week. my buddys got an 86 v with a 470 , ithink he bought his elec conversion kit from NAPA for around 150 bucks.

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if you happen to know anyone that works on fork lifts, York fork lifts had a conversion for one of their fork truck motors that was basically the same as the pertronix, they used a delco distributor in one of their engiens that has the same topend as the Mercruiser delco distributor

Re: ignition system update question
 

if you happen to know anyone that works on fork lifts, York fork lifts had a conversion for one of their fork truck motors that was basically the same as the pertronix, they used a delco distributor in one of their engiens that has the same topend as the Mercruiser delco distributor

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I put my pertronics in today. It really made a BIG difference.It was well worth the 69 bucks i paid for it. I installed it in about 15 minutes,retimed it ,now Im good to go!

Re: ignition system update question
 

I put my pertronics in today. It really made a BIG difference.It was well worth the 69 bucks i paid for it. I installed it in about 15 minutes,retimed it ,now Im good to go!

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Hammer ain't gonna like that there are no pics.

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Hammer ain't gonna like that there are no pics.