Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit
for
Crusader (Thermo-Electron)
Prestolite or Mallory 8-Cylinder Marine Applications
for 8-cylinder, Non-Vacuum-Advance Prestolite or Mallory Distributors
(Please specify whether for Prestolite or Mallory 8-cylinder distributor)
Replaces Points and Condenser - Never Adjust Points or Timing Again!
The Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion kit replaces breaker points and condenser in the distributor to provide rock-solid reliability. With the Hot-Spark electronic ignition, dwell and timing are always spot-on accurate.
No matter how strong your engine is, you won't get the most out of it without a good spark. The stock, points-based ignition system used technology that dates back a century - to the Kettering system, which was introduced in the 1910 Cadillac. Even though you can adjust breaker points for near-electronic ignition performance, they will burn and wear within a few thousand miles, long before the recommended replacement interval. With points, the timing will drift; power and fuel economy will suffer.
The Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion kit delivers a strong spark every time and is maintenance-free. You'll notice quicker starts, more top end power and a little gas mileage boost. It's as easy to install as points and condenser!
Advantages of the Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion kit:
Replaces points and condenser with solid-state electronics
Set it and forget it - Never adjust points and timing again!
Zero maintenance
Delivers far more voltage to the spark plugs than points-based points
Reliable Hall-effect technology
Never gets out of adjustment
Rock-steady reliability
Dwell and timing are always spot-on accurate
Increased gas mileage, fuel economy
Quick starting
Smooth idling
Cleaner emissions
Longer spark plug life
Longer engine life
Cleaner engine oil due to less unburned fuel
Longer interval between oil changes
Easy to install - If you can install points, you can install the Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion
No points to wear, burn, pit or corrode
No condenser needed
Absolutely no points float - zero - even at redline RPM and beyond!
Never worry about drifting dwell or timing again
No rubbing parts - nothing to wear out!
Fits completely under the distributor cap
Stealth modification - maintains stock appearance
Includes everything you need, no external ignition box required.
Works with stock distributor and coil
Encased in high-temp thermoplastic - protected from the elements and oil, grease, dirt, water, etc.
Never bother with points or condenser again!
The best investment you'll ever make for your vehicle
Saves precious ($$$) fuel
Coil with 3.0 Ohms or more internal, primary resistance required.
Bosch Black Coil is ideal for 4- and 6-cyl Hot Spark ignition kits.
Requires a 12-volt, negative ground electrical system.
External Ballast Resistor: If the charging system voltage, measured at the coil's + terminal, is more than 13.9 volts at any RPM level, the voltage regulator likely needs replacing or a 1.4 Ohm ballast resistor should be wired between the coil's + terminal and the red HotSpark ignition wire. Too much voltage can damage the ignition module and other electronic components.
How many miles until the Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion kit pays for itself? Click here
Measuring Coil Resistance (and more): www.Hot-Spark.com/Coil.htm
HotSpark ignition conversion kits fit only distributors that originally had points and condenser, not electronic ignition.
Prestolite distributors must have the original breaker plate, complete with with points and condenser, in order for the 3PRE8U1/3PRE8U2 ignition conversion kit to fit.
3PRE6U2 - For 6-Cylinder Prestolite Non-Vacuum-Advance Distributor with Screw-down Distributor Cap
3PRE8U1 - For 8-Cylinder Prestolite Non-Vacuum-Advance Distributor with Clip-down Distributor Cap
3PRE8U2 - For 8-Cylinder Prestolite Non-Vacuum-Advance Distributor with Screw-down Distributor Cap
3MAL8U1 - For 8-Cylinder Mallory Non-Vacuum-Advance Distributor
3PRE6U2, 3PRE8U1 and 3PRE8U2 ignition kits must be used with stock Prestolite distributor breaker points plate.
Crusader
8-Cylinder Marine Engines
Crusader (Thermo-Electron)
1961-69 8-cyl 283,327, 409,
IBM-4110 Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
1975-78 8-cyl 302 cid.
engine
IBM-7007, IBM-7007A Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
1977-82 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid.
engine
IBM-7011, IBM-7011C, IBM-7011D; Prestolite
- 3PRE8U1
1961-69 8-cyl 185, 220, 230 HP, YL431A, YD431A - 3MAL8U1
1983-87 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid. engine - 3MAL8U1
Please note that SAE J1171 and UL 428D are NOT
distributor part numbers, but simply US government standards that many
completely different distributors meet. These numbers are of almost no use in
determining which distributor you have or what ignition kit you need. Usually,
the distributor part number will be on the opposite side of the distributor
body.
www.Hot-Spark.com/Installing-Hot-Spark.pdf
International Buyers – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
VERY IMPORTANT -- BEFORE ORDERING:
Some distributors of vehicles, boats, etc. may differ, according to whether the stock distributor is still in place or a replacement distributor has been installed. Some otherwise similar or identical engines use different distributor brands and/or different distributor part numbers. We need your distributor's brand name, distributor part number and number of engine cylinders to ensure that the electronic ignition conversion kit is correct one for your particular distributor.
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Hot Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 4-cylinder Delco non-vacuum-advance Distributors |
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Easy to Install - Replace Entire Breaker Plate with Solid-State Electronics |
Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in many 4-cylinder, Delco centrifugal-advance distributors.
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3.4 Ω primary resistance |
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3.4 Ohms primary resistance Ideal for Use with Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kits with red 3-series ignition module or for use with breaker points.
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Heavy-duty coil with 3.3 Ohms primary resistance. Ideal for points or electronic ignition. Produces strong, blue spark at the
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 1.4 Ohm Ballast Resistor - Ideal for Use with Electronic Ignition and High-Voltage Charging Systems Also reduces burning and pitting of contact breaker points. |
1.4
Ω heavy-duty, external
ceramic ballast resistor - installed between coil's + terminal and condenser
or HotSpark ignition's red wire. Lowers amperage to points or ignition module,
ensuring trouble-free operation. Installed on engine
firewall or on coil. Ideal for use with high-voltage charging systems and
electronic ignition or points.
Application:
Recommended for use with
high-voltage charging systems. Typically lowers current @ 3,000 RPM by
about 0.5 amps. Supplements
original stock coil.
Also extends the life of points when
used with points-based ignition systems. Reduces burning
and pitting of points. |
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Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 6-cylinder Delco non-vacuum-advance Distributors |
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Easy to Install - Replace Points and Condenser with Solid-State Electronics |
Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in many 6-cylinder, Delco centrifugal-advance distributors.
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Easy to Install - Replace Points and Condenser with Solid-State Electronics |
Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in 8-cylinder Prestolite non-vacuum-advance distributors with clip-down distributor cap.
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Easy to Install - Replace Points and Condenser with Solid-State Electronics |
Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in 8-cylinder Prestolite non-vacuum-advance distributors with screw-down distributor cap.
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Easy to Install - Replace Points and Condenser with Solid-State Electronics |
Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in 8-cylinder Mallory non-vacuum-advance distributors with points.
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Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 6-cylinder Prestolite Distributors without Vacuum Advance |
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Easy to Install - Replace Points and Condenser with Solid-State Electronics |
Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in 6-cylinder Prestolite non-vacuum-advance distributors.
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Foreign Orders: Shipping discount available if purchasing multiple items.
Certain OMC engines with electronic shift assist may require the following wiring modifications:
www.Hot-Spark.com/OMC-Shift-Assist-Adapter.jpg
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