1986 Crusader 454/350 - looking to replace the points

Lumpy · Post by **Lumpy** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:16 pm

Any recommendation on replacing the points for my twin 454/350's.
Is it worth replacing with electronic kit? Any advice is welcome.

Thx

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:01 pm

I changed my distributors to Accel HEI but if I were going to keep my original distributors and just convert to electronic ignition, I most likely would have gone with Pertronix. Forget the points!

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:49 pm

I agree with Jamie, it is what I did, and their first generation units are still working great. Having said that, before you spend the money, ensure that the distributors themselves are in good condition mechanically as the kits will do nothing to correct the symptoms of worn distributors. And make sure you recheck the timing after the convertion.

Lumpy · Post by **Lumpy** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:35 am

Is it worth buying the complete conversion kit for electronic ignition, new distributor assemble and the whole nine yards, of just the points to electronic kit?

I can't think of any cons other then the expense....

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:51 pm

If you can afford it, always best to go with the new distributor IMO. You will still be dealing with advance weights and springs though. I believe Mallory has a kit with the distributor, wires and coil included that may turn out to be cheaper than purchasing individual components. Though expensive, this should put your ignition system back into full spec. The only caution I have is that you ensure it is specifically designed for a marine application so you're getting a marine advance curve, and when it's installed, that you ensure Total Advance spec for the engine is achieved....this is critical when getting an aftermarket distributor.

yorklyn · Post by **yorklyn** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:19 pm

I just did the electronic ignition. never had an issue the 4 years I ran them. easy to do.

Mike Kulp · Post by **Mike Kulp** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:38 pm

I replaced my complete distributor's with new electronics just because I am excessive my wife say's. But the kit's would do just fine, if your distributor's are worn you can have my old one's they have about 600 hours on them. if you want them for free let me know I drive through Fallston almost every weekend.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:21 am

replace them points...your engines will love you, and you'll most likely get the $ back in better MPG and time checking gap and dwell...

Lumpy · Post by **Lumpy** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:02 am

thanks for all the advice. I'm going to check into replacing the entire distributor with electronic. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thx

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1986 Crusader 454/350 - looking to replace the points

1986 Crusader 454/350 - looking to replace the points

Thx for the info