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| | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 7 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 7 | Hey, a buddy of mine who drives a '63 Buick has said that there is a drop in replacement that eliminates the need for points without the need for a new distributor. Is this true for a 283? Where could I get one of these and what do they generally run? Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 445 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 445 | the junkyard has 100's of them .there called a HEI dist. An there cheap.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | DAN DOB www.pertronix.com hall effect setup. easly installs into your disributor. about 100.00 takes about a half an hour or less. go to search their has been threads in the past.. RON
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 35 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 35 | I dropped one of those electronic ignition conversions in my old farm tractor ... worth every bit of the $100. Easy installation was a big plus. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 175 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 175 | Some of the members here have had problems with the Pertronix and have been left stranded.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Crane has one that fits the window type dist. Its a much cleaner setup than the petronix. I,ve used 2 of them. I get them from Summit Raceing. 
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Wrenchbender,
The Crane kits looks to be very nice (and the price is good). Do they have a kit for 6 cylinder engines; 6 volt systems?
Here is what they have on their website:
Crane Cams XR-i Ignition Conversion Systems - The Crane XR-i is a unique electronic point conversion system that not only replaces the points and condenser but includes the complete electronic module and adjustable rev limiter in a compact package. This package easily installs on the distributor point plate and does not require magnets or a trigger wheel. It simply triggers off the point cam lobes. GM applications include a module for CW rotation and one for CCW rotation distributors. The V-8 Ford is CCW only. Applications are as follows:
Part No. 750-1700 1959-74 Ford V-8
Part No. 750-1710 1957-74 Chevy V-8 / 1957-74 Buick V-8
Part No. 750-1720 1955-81 Pontiac V-8 / 1967-Up Olds V-8
Tim | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | They have a very limited coverage. They only fit the GM v-8s with window dist. & ford v-8s
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 35 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 35 | The only problem I've ever had with my ignition system since installing the conversion was a case of coil failure (cracked and partially melted) - which may or may not be related to the conversion. I got my kit from http://www.geneseeproducts.com It's primarily an old tractor site; but according to their listings, they have some for older GMs. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 98 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 98 | look in the pertronix catalogue. they have kits for almost anything
6 volt
12 volt
negative ground
positive ground
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | I've been using a Pertronix 12v kit in a 261 for 7 years and a 6v kit in a 235 for two years (about $75 each). There have been no problems and the engines start right up.
I wish they sold (or provided) the protective diode (for surges) that they recommend. It is not available in less than 100 units.
The installation of this kit is very easy (two parts) - Wrenchbender's kit is easier (one part, it looks like) but, as he said, not available for 216/235/261.
As stated by Bill, people have posted that they have burned out Pertronix units and they recommend carrying a set of points/condensor. I've always carried a spare set of points and condensor (and distributor tool) whether I used points or the Pertronix units.
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