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SummitKarl
08-16-2005, 09:42 AM
anyone know what "car/truck" points I ask for at the parts store, for a 75 hardin 460 (mechanical advance)
the boat is still running on the orginal set along with the orginal cap and rotor
I think it might be time to replace them now :eek:
Oldsquirt
08-16-2005, 09:51 AM
You think the kids at the local parts store will even know what "points" are? :)
You are probably going to have to start by identifying the distributor. Any part numbers on it?
Keithb87
08-16-2005, 10:01 AM
Napa is pretty good about knowing or Having those parts. I would start with a F-series truck in the same year. F-350 460 motor....
Beer-30
08-16-2005, 10:07 AM
Perlux Pertronix Ignitor conversion.
http://www.jegs.com/photos/75191181.jpg
Think of it as an Ignitor with brains.
Gain horsepower, quicker starting and longer plug life; and you'll never change or adjust points again. Ignitor II shares the same features that make the current Ignitor so popular but has added a powerful new microcontroller, that controls the dwell period, for the best possible spark over the entire RPM range. Ignitor II offers enhanced performance levels only found in more expensive ''box type'' ignition systems. Compared to point type systems, develops on average 4 times more available energy between 3000 and 5000 RPM and 2 times more available plug voltage. 50-State Legal EO#D57-2
Rexone
08-16-2005, 10:26 AM
Most those engines use either Mallory or Prestolite distributors.
spectras only
08-16-2005, 10:45 AM
It's probably a prestolite unit . Take the original points with you , since there are two different mounting available at Napa. I've only replaced mine after 15 yrs use. Could have just cleaned and polished the points cause there was hardly any pitting on it ;) .
SummitKarl
08-16-2005, 11:30 AM
You think the kids at the local parts store will even know what "points" are? :)
You are probably going to have to start by identifying the distributor. Any part numbers on it?
thats exactly why I posted this
Sleek-Jet
08-16-2005, 11:51 AM
anyone know what "car/truck" points I ask for at the parts store, for a 75 hardin 460 (mechanical advance)
the boat is still running on the orginal set along with the orginal cap and rotor
I think it might be time to replace them now :eek:
You'll find those right next to the vacum tubes... :D
SummitKarl
08-16-2005, 12:17 PM
You'll find those right next to the vacum tubes... :D
WHAT?...... I am supose to go to Radio Shack ......for points :D
SummitKarl
08-16-2005, 12:21 PM
Most those engines use either Mallory or Prestolite distributors.
it looks like mallory
smells like mallory
can't quite place the taste :D