Who is still using Points & Condenser

Allen Sr · Post by **Allen Sr** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:38 pm

I wonder how many people on here know what that is? And yes I do know what it is.

Geoff R · Post by **Geoff R** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:16 pm

prowlersfish wrote:skip the electronic and go to compression ignition

good one

what type of pumps do your 6bt,s have?

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:55 pm

Diesel in an F-26?

Paul, I wish I could help you out with the part # but mine is powered by a Chev. Does your Chrysler have a Mallory distributor?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:00 pm

Geoff Rotheram wrote:
prowlersfish wrote:skip the electronic and go to compression ignition
good one what type of pumps do your 6bt,s have?

6BTA nippondenso inline

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:54 pm

WOW, I don't know that I like what I'm reading in some of the posts. I'm not crazy about the SET IT AND FORGET IT mentality. It's not enough to set it and be done with it or that once it's set it will stay tuned all the time, no moving parts etc. This is not a distributor replacement! Proper total advance still relies on a mechanical system. I too used a kit to convert my old distributor but I check my timing AND total advance at the begining of every season in case the advance system starts binding. I don't want my big blues to go boom!! I'm just say'n.

Paul SW Ontario, I think the Sierra is a Pertronics, I may be wrong but here is a link. Send them an e-mail with your engine info and all the numbers you can pull off your distributor, they were very helpful for me. http://www.pertronix.com/contact/default.aspx

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:08 pm

Looks like you misread the post. I'm referring to the electronic replacements for the points here. Once its set, you're done. Centrifugal advance and timing are something you look at with every tune up along with rotor and cap. Or am I missing something here?

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:54 am

Bullseye Paul, you still need to look at the stuff under the plate to make sure all is lube and moving.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:41 pm

Don't think I misread anything. What I didn't read before my post was that there is indeed a need to still check timing periodically. Everything leading up to my post can be somewhat misleading for someone who is not familiar with ignition and these conversions, giving them a false sense that once you convert you can forget about timing and simply replace cap and rotor periodically. If I got that impression, I'm sure those without mechanical knowhow did as well.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:13 pm

Huh. I was under the impression that this was a post on the subject of replacing points and condenser with electronic components.(hence the no moving parts) Tune ups is an entirely different subject.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:09 pm

I agree with everything you've said Paul. My issue is that along with promoting the benefits of the units, one must also caution that they are not a means to forget about timing after the initial setup. Previous posts suggest that quote "Your tune stays the same all of the time". I'm just trying to clarify and caution for the bennefit of those that aren't as savy in this matter.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:34 pm

Gotcha.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:15 pm

No points, condensors, coils, distributors, spark plug wires or spark plugs ...

(diesels)

Having some dock work done tomorrow - moving the boat to the neighbors for a day or 2 ... been playing golf.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:57 am

Gas repower 5k. Oil burner OMG.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:46 am

alexander38 wrote:Gas repower 5k. Oil burner OMG.

jealous and you know it

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:20 pm

rossjo wrote: Having some dock work done tomorrow - moving the boat to the neighbors for a day or 2 ... been playing golf.

Had 3 pilings added to my dock this morning ....

Video of 1st, 25' post - pounded 9' into the mud with 800# sledge:
http://rnr-marine.com/Trojan/MOV01483_D ... 1feb18.MP4

The other 2 went on my pier head.