88 OMC 4.3l cobra ignition

[88wellcraft]

Hey there..I've been looking at this forum trying to figure out if my engine already has electronic ignition and if not, what kit I should use to change it.

Thanks for the input.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: 88 OMC 4.3l cobra ignition

That year has points. If someone owned it before you, they may have changed them to electronic.

Just have to take off the distributor cap and take a look to see what you have!

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: 88 OMC 4.3l cobra ignition

If you have points, get yourself a Pertronix kit. It is a must.

 

[Rantrezz]

Re: 88 OMC 4.3l cobra ignition

I just bought a 21' BR with the 5.7 OMC it still has points also, whould it be the same kit ?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: 88 OMC 4.3l cobra ignition

The petronics kits will work with many ignition systems.If it runs fine with points no need to change it.On the Cobra you have to modify the shift interrupt also..

 

[bruceb58]

Re: 88 OMC 4.3l cobra ignition

Why not just keep the points? They really are not that big of a deal to set and are probably more reliable in the long run.

 

[bjcsc]

Re: 88 OMC 4.3l cobra ignition

I agree, "if it ain't broke..."

Besides, there's someone around here who has a procedure for changing points out in minutes in five foot seas...

 

[bruceb58]

Re: 88 OMC 4.3l cobra ignition

The secret to not having to change them in 5 foot seas is to put a new set in at the beginning of the season and you won't have to worry about doing them again until next year

 

[mthieme]

Re: 88 OMC 4.3l cobra ignition

I highly recommend the Pertronix CDI ignition.
It's a direct replacement for the points/condenser.
It only takes a few minutes to drop in.
What a difference!