Where to buy Dist for 5.7 Merc?

scca vette

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I am working my way though this project and found that somebody has decided to place electronic ignition out of a car on the boat. I am all for getting rid of a points setup and going electronic HOWEVER I am not sure this was the best way of going about it. Here are my concerns.

1. The dist and coil (accell) are not marine parts.
2. The dist has a vac advance however it is not being used.
3. Have NO idea what control module it is using and what spark advance it has.

If need be I will go back to points (I know how to work on them) or if there is a marine electronic upgrade I wold consider this. I just have NO idea where to get the parts. Any suggestions???
 

SSSuper83

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Re: Where to buy Dist for 5.7 Merc?

I have the parts to go points. You have a PM.
 

cr2k

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Re: Where to buy Dist for 5.7 Merc?

You are most smart to get rid of the automotive dist. Besides being illegal they are also very unsafe (not spark sealed for explosive environment).
 
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