Electronic Ignition Change
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Printed Date: June-16-2024 at 11:53am
Topic: Electronic Ignition Change
Posted By: firefighterwes
Subject: Electronic Ignition Change
Date Posted: June-22-2006 at 8:20pm
Hey guys,
Im gonna be purchasing a pertronics ignition system for my nautique and I need to know what all parts need to be purchased. Do I need to replace the coil, plug wires and distributor, or just the distributor. Appreciate the help.
Thanks All,
Wes
Everyone be safe this season.
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Posted By: 77stang
Date Posted: June-22-2006 at 8:38pm
i have a pertronix 1581. On the 1581 there is no additional parts and you DONT bypass the resistor. The instructions are pretty easy to comprehend.
and, atleast on mine, you dont replace the distributor its a simple slip in module
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http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1360&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - '77 Mustang 17
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Posted By: firefighterwes
Date Posted: June-22-2006 at 8:45pm
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Your boat is cherry man. She is beautiful. Will that 1581 work on a Ford 351? Ive got an 81 nautique. Appreciate the help.
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Posted By: 77stang
Date Posted: June-22-2006 at 8:54pm
i honestly don't know but i think it does. check their website or maybe google
"pertronix 1581" - if that doesnt help check their support phone number
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http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1360&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - '77 Mustang 17
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Posted By: joed
Date Posted: June-22-2006 at 9:00pm
If you go to www.vintageperformance.com you can find the right one based on your distributor type. From what I've read the 1581 is for 8 cyls. with prestolite distributors that have the "clip-down" cap.
You don't have to replace the wires, but not sure on the coil. I'm planning on buying the "flame thrower" coil when I do my upgrade.
Hope that helps.
Joe
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Posted By: 77stang
Date Posted: June-22-2006 at 9:12pm
joed is correct. and even if you buy a new coil it has to be a points compatible. ie. your existing coil is fine
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http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1360&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - '77 Mustang 17
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