I have a 1972 vintage Chrysler 70 hp outboard

[Law09]

I seen on another post earlier that I can do a ignition conversion on my 70 hp Vintage Chrysler outboard with a ignition coil off of a automobile. My question is do I need to take the cdi module off too when I do the conversion? Thanks for any help or info anybody can help me with.Can anybody help me?

 

[dl_sledding]

Re: I have a 1972 vintage Chrysler 70 hp outboard

Hey Law!

I have one of these as well... I am extremely pleased with it. Very, very smooth running motor.

Here's the thread that you were thinking of:

http://forums.iboats.com/force-chrysler-outboards/chrysler-45-conversion-magnapower-old-points-type-ignition-295109.html

To answer your question: the standard coil setup replaces the entire Magnapower box. The thread above shows all.

Good luck!

 

[Law09]

Re: I have a 1972 vintage Chrysler 70 hp outboard

Thank u very much for the advice. I will let u know how it goes when I get it done. Thanks again!

 

[Law09]

Re: I have a 1972 vintage Chrysler 70 hp outboard

So just for a reminder the blue wire from ignition goes to positive on ignition coil and the negative post wire goes to the points on the distributor. Right?

 

[chrome dome]

Re: I have a 1972 vintage Chrysler 70 hp outboard

Yes.

 

[Law09]

Re: I have a 1972 vintage Chrysler 70 hp outboard

I have another problem if someone could help me with. I done the ignition conversion correctly but I have power going to my ignition coil but am not getting anything past that point. If anyone has any advice please let me know.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: I have a 1972 vintage Chrysler 70 hp outboard

PointsUST go to ground when closed. The distributor body is isolated from ground by the grease in the distributor mount. The distributor body MUST be grounded to the mount with a short black ground wire.