need suggestions on replacing JUNK chrysler ign. in my 76

smooth250 · Post by **smooth250** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:44 pm

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

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:34 am

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

N2itive · Post by **N2itive** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:18 pm

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

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 8:10 am

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 .

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:08 pm

Paul's words of wisdom are spot on.

Danny Bailey · Post by **Danny Bailey** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:38 am

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

jimbo36 · Post by **jimbo36** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:35 am

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

jimbo36.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:13 am

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

Danny Bailey · Post by **Danny Bailey** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:00 pm

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

juswinginit · Post by **juswinginit** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:34 pm

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

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need suggestions on replacing JUNK chrysler ign. in my 76

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