Distributer conversion

[andy032612]

I have a 1981 240 Mercriuser with conventional points type ignition I am thinking about changing out the distributer to electronic ignition does any body have asny pro and cons to this and will it help with fuel and performance it is on a 24'5" cruiser used in the gulf.

 

[Jim M]

This should have been done years ago. Go for it!!!!

 

[Redhook98]

There are NO Cons... Only Pros........

 

[33ec]

I have done it on a few antique corvettes I had. no regrets and no complications. simple to due and makes engine maintenance easier.

 

[1956olds]

My 56 olds has pertronics elecrtronic ignition, will pertronics work on a 350 mercruiser?Or is there a special triple priced marine app for that?

 

[DougLas]

Check NAPA car parts they have marine application. My last boat I bought electronic ignition from them.

 

[Redhook98]

Mallory makes a drop in conversion kit for most marine distributors. Most can be done for under $100.

 

[BobbyB26]

I have a 1981 240 Mercriuser with conventional points type ignition I am thinking about changing out the distributer to electronic ignition does any body have asny pro and cons to this and will it help with fuel and performance it is on a 24'5" cruiser used in the gulf.

I just did this very thing on my 26' with a 454. I had the Thunderbolt 4 system on mine and was having trouble with the Thunderbolt ignition module and the replacement for just that part alone was going to be over $400 and I still had an old coil and dist. After adding up the cost with replacing all it was getting pretty spendy. My mechanic recommended going to the Delco Voyager system and told me to get from these guys- http://www.michiganmotorz.com/ Called them and they were extremely helpful in getting the right system and getting it to me. I've been very happy with their costomer service and the system works great.

One nice thing is that my old system was made up of 3 componants- ignition module, coil and dist. The new system eliminates the need for that seperate ignition module...so only the coil and dist.