what ignition do i have pleas help

[d absher]

i have a 1973 85 hp chrysler model number 857he need to no what ignition system is on it plz help thanks

 

[Nordin]

Re: what ignition do i have pleas help

Pics please, 1973 should be magna power, but?

 

[d absher]

Re: what ignition do i have pleas help

found out it is magnapower motarola can i remove the distriduter from moter with out having to reset timing?

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: what ignition do i have pleas help

In short, no you must reset timing. Reason: When you remount the distributor you will undoubtably have different belt tension than before. This may change timing. Setting timing on these engines is easy and can be done with the engine not running so you might as well do it.

Why do you want to remove the distributor?

 

[d absher]

Re: what ignition do i have pleas help

In short, no you must reset timing. Reason: When you remount the distributor you will undoubtably have different belt tension than before. This may change timing. Setting timing on these engines is easy and can be done with the engine not running so you might as well do it.

Why do you want to remove the distributor?

need to check gap on points also is there a condenser sorry for dumb ?,s just dont no much about ignition systems also how do i go about setting the timing on the motor ? thanks for the help

 

[Yesterday]

Re: what ignition do i have pleas help

need to check gap on points also is there a condenser sorry for dumb ?,s just dont no much about ignition systems also how do i go about setting the timing on the motor ? thanks for the help

I'm just learning mine inside and out, but no there's no condenser. The points sole function is to trigger the CDI box, but the gapping of them appears to be very critical.