Installed and works like a charm

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:48 pm

Had this discussion before.
Went ahead and installed new distributor, works like a charm, no more stalling at the crucial docking. Mechanic adjusted the advance curve as per required using electronic gadgets and equations... Don't ask me the details, I am totally out of my ballpark on that.
Timing was done, spark plugs changed along with new wiring.

I also installed rope lighting under the Transom, pic is using a cameraphone, so not the best

The Dog House · Post by **The Dog House** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:55 pm

Is that an electronic ignition/distributor? It looks different than a typical distributor. If so, what kind is it?

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:57 pm

The Dog House wrote:Is that an electronic ignition/distributor? It looks different than a typical distributor. If so, what kind is it?

Yes HEI
Advance curve at 13 degrees at 4000RPM I believe is what he said.
TC640000 Taylor StreetThunder HEI Distributer

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:40 am

Glad it worked for you Torcan, I wander what kind of setup like this is out there for the 318 Chrysler. My equipment is deff no good and I will be there soon.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:18 am

That is based on the system that came out in 1975 on most GM cars . Its a great system , however even thought they are sell them for marine they do not meet the USCG requirements or have not gone thru the certification . I was looking at using a set on a boat I was working on , when I check on the marine units I was told they where for racing and cert was not needed . also vacuum advance units( as the photo shows) are generally not use for marine . The one that Tocan installed has no vacuum advance

With that said I like that system better than any ignition system made , and if some made a USCG approved on it would be great. If someone sells them and has gotten the approval please let me know as I have been looking ( not for my diesels LOL )

In Canada they are not under USCG so not sure what is needed.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:23 am

Torcan, I'm familiar with those distributors but have never seen one in a marine application. That is not to say that a marine version isn't out there but I'm pretty sure the one in the picture is NOT for a marine application. If you have the same one with the vacuum advance, I suspect it's automotive. If that's the case, it is not designed to be vapour proof for a marine engine compartment. Can you please confirm and let us know.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:25 am

Typing at the same time Paul but you hit it on the head.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:27 am

Big D wrote:Typing at the same time Paul but you hit it on the head.

You know what they say about great minds thinking a like .

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:04 am

Lucky for you you don't have to think about spark plugs

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:23 am

Big D wrote:Lucky for you you don't have to think about spark plugs

Here we go ...... Kidding

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jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 1:22 pm

I like the 5 gallon bucket!! that will save my short arse alot of money!!!

rope lights look great T