Distributor, Problem

Rodman · Post by **Rodman** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:24 pm

ford 351, I removed the cap to replace it and the rotor button today, I found a problem. There is a black piece of plastic that the button sits in and it had bunch of magnets all in the cap. I tried to go to local auto parts but they could not find this. I will post photos any one have ideal what its called?
I am thinking this may of been part of my problem Sunday also.

MTP · Post by **MTP** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:37 pm

that was your rotor and that was your problem

change the prop anyway

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:49 pm

Those magnets maybe part of your electric ignition looks after market
photo of the dist ?

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:27 pm

some electronic ignition conversions used magnets, (Hall effect) others used optics.

Time to do some research and then determine the best direction to take.

RWS

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:01 pm

Electronic ignition. Can you check out your engine specs for the boat or was the engine a replacement for the original. Check with Beacon.

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:44 pm

When I was building sandrails several years ago some of the guys were using that type of electronic ignition and many didn't last long for the same reason. After seeing that happen many of us went to "Perlux igniter" drop-in module and never had another problem. My boat runs well with points but when I get a chance I am going to get the Perlux for my 351's.

Rodman · Post by **Rodman** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:56 pm

I found out after some searching the internet what I have. Its this, any one ever heard of it?

Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit

From http://www.hot-spark.com/