Trojan Boat Forum

need help in what direction i should take in replacing the unreliable junk ignitions that chysler thought was a good idea. the dam things didn't work in a vehicle let alone in a boat.

thanks matt

Nothing wrong with the stock OEM system they used IMO . Seen less issues with them then aftermarket .

Hi there,

Swap out the Chrysler P.O.S. with a Pertronix electronic conversion. When you remove the points plate, make sure you inspect/lube (if necessary) the ignition advance weights and linkage. Quite often rust builds up under there and hampers the actuation of the weights and not allowing for a correct ignition advance curve. Lubricate very sparingly as excess oil under the cap is not good. I haven't met an older V8 that didn't benefit immediately for the conversion.

Cheers

If you have the stock mopar electronic ignition system I would keep it instead of using some after market stuff . The after market maybe better then points but the factory electronic ignition system is the better set up IMO . If you do change over buy a extra kit so you have parts . Not fun being stuck some where and the only place to get parts is mail order .

Paul's words of wisdom are spot on.

I replaced mine with the Cummins ignition system. No more spark problems.

Danny, Now that is the kind of after market ignition upgrade I want jimbo36.

Danny Bailey wrote:I replaced mine with the Cummins ignition system. No more spark problems.

And I can tell you it works great saves fuel too

I apologize for being a smart aleck...couldn't resisit that one.

I went to local junk yard and got most of the internal parts from a 318 replaced the recterfire (think thats what u call it pushes on the center shaft) mine was almost rusted away. the pickup was the same, got new set of springs cleaned it up, lubed up the weights new cap+ rotor, runs great