PDA

View Full Version : Electronic ign. conversion doesnt fit


cranberry521
06-04-2010, 06:01 PM
I ordered an elactronic conersion kit from skidm. It does not fit. I cant get it to sit in the distributor. Its for a 90 conbrio, they sent part # rp173072. Can anyone tell me if this is the right #.
michael hunter
06-04-2010, 10:21 PM
Did you give them the correct distributor brand?
beast 496
06-05-2010, 07:54 AM
prestolite distributers have two different kit. one for screw down and another for clip down. Al
cranberry521
06-05-2010, 08:10 AM
Did you give them the correct distributor brand?

Yes. I even spoke to them when I was installing and read her the numbers on the cap.
cranberry521
06-05-2010, 08:12 AM
prestolite distributers have two different kit. one for screw down and another for clip down. Al

I told them it was a screw down. They told me to force it in so I did. Now it wont even start and there is no way it will come out.
michael hunter
06-05-2010, 08:21 AM
Cranberry
Where are you located?
cranberry521
06-05-2010, 08:40 AM
Cranberry
Where are you located?

Cranberry pond
Kip
06-05-2010, 10:44 PM
I am having the same issue with a Mallory e-spark kit for a Prestolite screw down cap kit. I ended up putting my points back in because we were getting ready to head out and I didn't want to take the time to mess with it. It definitely seems like the plate is just a hair to big.

Please let me know what you find out.

Derrick
riveredge
06-05-2010, 10:52 PM
what engine do you have? And can you post a picture of your engine and in particular, your distributor?
Kip
06-05-2010, 11:04 PM
I have a 351W and a Prestolite dist w/ screw down cap. I will take some pics tomorrow.
cranberry521
06-06-2010, 07:58 AM
I emailed skidm after hours and the lady called me immediatly. I ended up using sand paper to sand off the burr on the new plate. Skidm said it is supposed to be a tight fit. Got it all back together and it wont start...
Kip
06-06-2010, 09:30 AM
Cranberry, sorry to hear about the no start. Are you getting any spark at all?
cranberry521
06-06-2010, 11:18 AM
Not sure I got frustrated, covered it up and now its pouring out. As soon as the weather breaks Im going to check the coil and spark.
Kip
06-07-2010, 12:16 PM
I just spoke with Mallory ( the maker of my conversion kit). The tech I spoke with said that Prestolite made different size bowls on there distributors and about 25% of them are too small to fit a electronic conversion kit. He said that Mallory does not make a kit for these and that I am stuck with points. I am struggling to believe this since it looks like the plate is about 1/64" too big.
88MariahATX
06-07-2010, 01:13 PM
Last Friday I installed a Hot Spark system that I got off of ebay. It uses your original plate and screws to install. It took 10 minutes to install. It has been working for me so far. I can't really tell you about performance yet since I am still trying to tune it in since I installed the rebuilt engine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Electronic-Ignition-8-Cyl-Prestolite-Marine-Distributor_W0QQitemZ320543766445QQihZ011QQcategor yZ31284QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkpar msZalgo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%25 2BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D79830152 81835627882
beast 496
06-07-2010, 07:41 PM
petronix make a great kit also. Al
purple boat
06-07-2010, 11:15 PM
The Pertronix kit just dropped right in for me. Been running great for about 4 years. Could have glued the cap on and left it...
cranberry521
06-08-2010, 06:12 AM
I just spoke with Mallory ( the maker of my conversion kit). The tech I spoke with said that Prestolite made different size bowls on there distributors and about 25% of them are too small to fit a electronic conversion kit. He said that Mallory does not make a kit for these and that I am stuck with points. I am struggling to believe this since it looks like the plate is about 1/64" too big.

Thats got to be one of the bowls I have. Thanks for the info.