Electronic ignition conversion

[HB2]

Thinking about converting my 305 Chevy from points to electronic . 

Any thoughts pro or con ? 

[Bozeman Bob]

No cons on that endeavor. All pro's. Easier starting in most cases , less maintenance , more reliable , no adjustments needed . Make sure you get the proper coil that is suggested , something to do with ohms , stock ones don't cut it in the long run, they burn up. Have two 305's and two 350's ,all converted.

Edited April 27, 2019 by Bozeman Bob

[Earl28]

All pro's. I would recommend that you check into a package from MSD and Mallory Unilite. I used this combination year ago. Zero problems and you can rejet for  unbelievable fuel economy. 

[HB2]

Did you do the whole distributor or just the points 

 

I had two sets of point break while out there last year  . NEVER had that happen in the 30 years of owning the boat . 

[Legacy]

Best decision i ever made with my old boat....

 

Fyi, They make a "conversion kit" for it!

[HB2]

Tommy will do it . 

[Earl28]

Bob made a good point about the coil. Its requires a complete system change. You cannot used any from the old ignition system. Example is spark plug wires need to be the best.

Edited April 27, 2019 by Earl28
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[Legacy]

18 minutes ago, HB2 said:

Tommy will do it . 

[fisherdude]

I converted my points to the hot spark conversion kit 8 years ago . Still has factory coil . Haven't been under the distributor cap since the application of the hot spark kit . Did change the plugs about 3 years ago. When pulled spark plugs they were sand brown . I have a 4 banger Delco distributor.

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[Xxx]

Did you do the Pertronics and just remove the points or the whole distributor?? 

[fisherdude]

You take the points condenser and backing plate out. New kit comes with new backing plate pick up a gauge to set the gap and plug two wires in positive negative .

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[thumbburn]

What fisher dude said..... I did the pertronix conversion for my 3.0 mercruiser... waaaaay better and easy install...... I’m not a wrencher by any means and did it myself.....


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