Electronic ignition ??

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dodgeem
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Electronic ignition ??

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Got a 75 f-36, has anyone switched to electronic ignition? Looking to shed the point,etc. Any tips would be appreciated.
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Been a lot of posts on this , you have chryslers , are you sure there points ? they stated electronic early on .
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Previous owner has several boats and tons of extra parts so not sure but there several sets of points in his old depot. Planning a few days off to recommission her this week hopefully and just want to do all I can.
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Lets hope you get lucky , if not it can be changed
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Not everyone can have diesels....have to settle for the F-250 now, F-36 will stick with gasoline
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talking about changing to electronic not Diesels but that wouls solve the point issue
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6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat :D
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Just jealously! My slip neighbor just picked up a Twin diesel boat and can't stop talking about it.
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