Hot-Spark Performance Products - Electronic Ignition Conversion Kits for Ford, Delco, Prestolite, Autolite, Bosch, Automotive, Agricultural, Industrial, Marine Distributors

Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit

Hot-Spark 3BOS4U1 electronic ignition conversion kit in Bosch VW Volvo-Penta 009 Distributor.jpg   Hot-Spark 3BOS4U1 universal electronic ignition conversion kit for 4-cylinder Bosch distributors

Replaces Points and Condenser - Never Adjust Points or Timing Again!

 

fits

Ford (Europe) Taunus, Ford Pinto,

Capri, Consul, Cortina, Escort, Fiesta

RS2000, 12M, 15M, 17M

Ford P100 Pick Up Truck,

Mercury 4-cylinder

with Bosch 4-cylinder Distributors

(See application chart, below)

 

 

THE TIME-TESTED ORIGINAL

High-Voltage Output*

 

 

     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, breaker points-based ignition system uses technology that dates back more than a century - to the Kettering system, which was introduced in the 1910 Cadillac. Even though you can adjust breaker points for standard 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 ignitions - Increased dwell angle*

  • 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, moisture, etc.

  • Never bother with points or condenser again!

  • The best investment you'll ever make for your vehicle

  • Saves precious ($$$) fuel

  • 4- and 6-cylinder engines: Coil with 3.0 Ohms or more internal, primary resistance required.

  • 8-cylinder engines: Coil with 1.5 Ohms or more internal, primary resistance required.

  • 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 1.7 Ohm ballast resistor should be wired between the coil's + terminal and the red Hot Spark 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

  • The Hot Spark ignition fits only distributors that have points and condenser, NOT those with electronic ignition installed.

 

For 12-volt, negative ground electrical systems only, unless noted otherwise.

 

 

Ford (US)
1971-74 All 4-cylinder, OHC & V4 Engines: 122 cid. engine (2000cc), including Pinto - 3BOS4U1

1974 4-cyl 2300cc Engine, 140 Engine with Motorcraft distributor - 12V, negative ground - 3FOR4V3
Ford Fiesta 4-cyl 2.0 Liter engine, Bosch distributor - 3BOS4U1
1974 Mustang, 6-cylinder with Bosch distributor - 3BOS6U1


Ford (Europe)
1967 Taunus 12M, 15M - 3BOS4U1
1967-68 Taunus 17M, 20M - 3BOS4U1
1975-79 Escort - 3BOS4U1
1978-80 Cortina 2300 - 3BOS4V1 All 4 cyl OHC & V4 Engines with Bosch distributor - 3BOS4U1
1970-on Capri, Consul, Cortina, Escort RS2000, Granada with Bosch distributor  - 3BOS4U1
Ford Fiesta 4-cyl 2.0 Liter engine, Bosch distributor - 3BOS4U1
1983-on Ford P100 Pick-Up Truck with Bosch distributor - 3BOS4U1

 

Mercury
1971-74 All 4-cylinder, 122 cid. engine (2000cc) with Bosch distributor - 3BOS4U1
1972-74 All 6-cylinder with Bosch distributor - 3BOS6U1

1972-74 All models (with 6-cylinder Bosch distributor) - 3BOS6U1

1972-1973 Capri, with 6-cyl Bosch distributor 0 231 308 003 - 3BOS6U3

 

Ford (USA)
4 Cylinder OHC Engines 73-78 Bosch - 3BOS4U1
4 Cylinder V Engines 68-78 Bosch - 3BOS4U1


By Bosch Distributor:

Ford (Germany)
Capri (1.3 Liter) 09.72-01.74  0 231 170 102 - 3BOS4U1
(Reihenmot 55/59 PS)
Capri V4 HC (1.3 Liter) 02.69-07.71 0 231 146 091 - 3BOS4U1
08.71-01.72  0 231 146 104 - 3BOS4U1
02.72-08.72  0 231 170 124 - 3BOS4U1
Capri V4 LC (1.3 Liter) 02.69-07.71  0 231 146 086 - 3BOS4U1
08.71-01.72  0 231 146 103 - 3BOS4U1
02.72-08.72  0 231 170 123 - 3BOS4U1
Capri V4 HC (1.5 Liter) 02.69-07.71  0 231 146 088 - 3BOS4U1
08.71-01.72  0 231 146 106 - 3BOS4U1
02.72-08.72  0 231 170 126 - 3BOS4U1
Capri V4 LC (1.5 Liter) 02.69-07.71  0 231 146 085 - 3BOS4U1
01.71-01.72  0 231 146 105 - 3BOS4U1
02.72-08.72  0 231 170 125 - 3BOS4U1
Capri HC (1.6 Liter) 02.74-08.75  0 231 170 113 - 3BOS4U1
09.75  0 231 170 174 - 3BOS4U1
(CH) 12.76-10.77  0 231 170 230
Capri HC/GT (1.6 Liter) 02.74-04.76  0 231 170 091 - 3BOS4U1
Capri LC (1.6 Liter) 06.74-08.75  0 231 170 149 - 3BOS4U1
09.75  0 231 170 176 - 3BOS4U1
(S) 09.75-02.78  0 231 170 199 - 3BOS4U1
Capri (1.6 Liter) 09.72-02.73  0 231 170 105 - 3BOS4U1
(Reihenmot 88 PS) 02.72-01.74  0 231 170 091 - 3BOS4U1
Capri (1.6 Liter) 09.72-08.73  0 231 170 106 - 3BOS4U1
(Reihenmot 72 PS) 09.73-01.74  0 231 170 113 - 3BOS4U1
Capri V4 HC (1.7 Liter) 02.69-06.70 0 231 146 087 - 3BOS4U1
07.70-06.71  0 231 146 100 - 3BOS4U1
07.71-01.72  0 231 146 108 - 3BOS4U1
02.72-08.72  0 231 170 127 - 3BOS4U1
Capri (1.6 Liter HC) 72-88 Bosch  0 231 170 174 - 3BOS4U1
Capri (2 Liter HC) 74-88 Bosch  0 231 170 171 - 3BOS4U1
Consul V4 HC (1.7 Liter) 02.72-02.75  0 231 170 129 - 3BOS4U1
Consul V4 LC (1.7 Liter) 10.74-02.75  0 231 170 128 - 3BOS4U1
Consul 4 zyl (2.0 Liter) 03.72-02.73  0 231 170 105 - 3BOS4U1
03.73-08.75  0 231 170 091 - 3BOS4U1
Cortina (1.6 Liter LC) 70-82 Bosch  0 231 170 176 - 3BOS4U1
Cortina (1.6 Liter HC) 70-82 Bosch  0 231 170 174 - 3BOS4U1
Cortina (2 Liter HC) 70-82 Bosch  0 231 170 171 - 3BOS4U1
Courier (1.8 liter) 4 cyl 72-73 European model with Bosch single-point distributor - 3BOS4U1
Escort RS (2.0 Liter) 07.73 -  0 231 170 091 - 3BOS4U1
Granada HC (1.7 Liter) 03.75-06.75  0 231 170 129 - 3BOS4U1
07.75- 0 231 170 178 - 3BOS4U1
Granada LC (1.7 Liter) 03.75-08.75  0 231 170 128 - 3BOS4U1
09.75- 0 231 170 180 - 3BOS4U1
Granada 4 cyl (2.0 Liter) 03.72-02.73  0 231 170 105 - 3BOS4U1
03.73-08.75  0 231 170 091 - 3BOS4U1
Granada (2 Liter HC) 74-81 Bosch  0 231 170 171 - 3BOS4U1
(CH) 03.72-01.73  0 231 170 130 - 3BOS4U1
(CH) 02.73-08.75  0 231 170 089 - 3BOS4U1
Granada 4 cyl 87/95 PS 09.77-  0 231 176 075 (2.0 liter) - 3BOS4U1
Granada 4 cyl 99 PS 09.77-  0 231 170 171 - 3BOS4U1
Taunus HC (1.3 Liter) 10.70-05.71  0 231 150 017 - 3BOS4U1
06.71-05.75  0 231 170 103 - 3BOS4U1
06.75-08.75  0 231 170 169 - 3BOS4U1
Taunus HC exp (1.3 Liter) 06.76-07.77  0 231 170 169 - 3BOS4U1
08.77-08.79  0 231 170 243 - 3BOS4U1
Taunus LC (1.3 Liter) 10.70-05.71  0 231 150 016 - 3BOS4U1
06.71-07.77  0 231 170 102 - 3BOS4U1
08.77-08.79  0 231 170 241 - 3BOS4U1
09.79-  0 231 170 272 - 3BOS4U1
Taunus HC (1.6 Liter) 10.70-05.71  0 231 150 021 - 3BOS4U1
06.71-08.73  0 231 170 106 - 3BOS4U1
09.73-08.75  0 231 170 113 - 3BOS4U1
09.75-08.79  0 231 170 174 - 3BOS4U1
(CH) 12.76-10.77  0 231 170 230 - 3BOS4U1
Taunus HC/GT (1.6 Liter) 10.70-05.71  0 231 150 019 - 3BOS4U1
06.71-02.73  0 231 170 105 - 3BOS4U1
03.73-12.75  0 231 170 091 - 3BOS4U1
Taunus LC (1.6 Liter) 10.74-08.75  0 231 170 149 - 3BOS4U1
09.75-08.79  0 231 170 176 - 3BOS4U1
(S) 09.75-08.79  0 231 170 199 - 3BOS4U1
Taunus 4 Cyl. HC (2.0 Liter) 01.76-08.79  0 231 170 171 - 3BOS4U1
(S) 01.76-08.79  0 231 176 075 - 3BOS4U1
12 M (1.3 Liter) 09.68-09.70  0 231 146 065 - 3BOS4U1
12 M S (1.3 Liter) 09.68-09.70  0 231 146 066 - 3BOS4U1
12 M (1.5 Liter) 09.68-09.70  0 231 146 047 - 3BOS4U1
12 M S (1.7 Liter) 09.68-06.70  0 231 146 083 - 3BOS4U1
07.70-09.70  0 231 146 100 - 3BOS4U1
15 M (1.5 Liter) 09.68-09.70  0 231 146 047 - 3BOS4U1
15 M S (1.5 Liter) 09.68-09.70  0 231 146 079 - 3BOS4U1
15 M S (1.7 Liter) 09.68-06.70  0 231 146 083 - 3BOS4U1
07.70-09.70  0 231 146 100 - 3BOS4U1
17 M (1.5 Liter) 09.68-07.71  0 231 146 045 - 3BOS4U1
08.71-01.72  0 231 146 105 - 3BOS4U1
17 M (1.7 Liter) 09.68-02.72  0 231 146 046 - 3BOS4U1
07.70-02.72  0 231 146 107 - 3BOS4U1
17 M S (1.7 Liter) 09.68-06.70  0 231 146 083 - 3BOS4U1
07.70-06-71  0 231 146 100 - 3BOS4U1
07.71-02.72  0 231 146 108 - 3BOS4U1
RS 2000 (2 Liter GT) 73-75 Bosch  0 231 170 091 - 3BOS4U1
RS 2000 (2 Liter GT) 75-80 Bosch  0 231 170 091 - 3BOS4U1
Bosch  0 231 170 092 - 3BOS4U1
Bosch  0 231 170 171 - 3BOS4U1
Bosch  0 231 170 172 - 3BOS4U1

Bosch  0 231 170 181 - 3BOS4U1
0 231 170 307 (Ford 71BB-12100 BHA) (left-pivoting points) – 3BOS4U2L

 

Bosch 6-cylinder distributors with 1-piece, left-hand points (Bosch part no. 1 237 013 082) - 3BOS6U2L

 

Bosch 6-cylinder distributors with 1-piece, right-hand points (Bosch part no. 1 237 013 112) - 3BOS6U1

 

www.Hot-Spark.com/Installing-Hot-Spark-Bosch.pdf

 

 

 

3BOS4U1

Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for all 4-cylinder Bosch Distributors with 1-piece, right-pivoting points (JFU4)

Hot-Spark 3BOS4U1 universal electronic ignition conversion kit for 4-cylinder Bosch distributors

Easy to Install -

Replace Points and Condenser

with

Solid-State Electronics

Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in many Bosch 4-cylinder distributors, including VW, Porsche, Volvo-Penta marine engines, BMW, Alfa-Romeo, Volvo, Saab, etc. Fits 4-cylinder Bosch vacuum-advance and centrifugal-advance-only distributors with 1-piece, right-pivoting points.

For Distributors:

4-cylinder Bosch distributors with 1-piece, right-pivoting points

For centrifugal-advance and vacuum-advance distributors

Application:

4-cylinder VW, Porsche, BMW, Alfa-Romeo, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo, Volvo-Penta, Opel, Saab, etc.

12V negative ground only

Coil Required:

Coil must have 3.0 Ohms or more internal primary resistance.

In stock:

Available:

 

Item Number: 3BOS4U1
Price: US $89.95

FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the USA

Item Name: Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 4-cylinder Bosch Distributors with 1-piece, right-pivoting points

Includes everything you need - no external ignition box required.

Price: US $89.95

Price with Shipping

 

 

3BOS4C2

Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 4-cylinder, non-vacuum-advance Bosch Distributors with 2-piece, right-pivoting points

Hot-Spark 3BOS4C2 electronic ignition conversion kit installed in older Bosch non-vacuum-advance distributor with 2-piece points

Breaker plate from Bosch non-vacuum-advance distributor with 2-piece points

Easy to Install -

Replace Points and Condenser

with

Solid-State Electronics

Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in certain Bosch 4-cylinder, non-vacuum-advance distributors with 2-piece, right-pivoting points.

For Distributors:

12V negative ground only

Bosch 4-cyl Distributors:

0 231 100 041
0 231 110 041
0 231 129 010
0 231 129 019
0 231 129 022
0 231 153 003
0 231 153 009
VE4BRS383
VJ4BR8
VJR4BR9
VJR4BR11
VJR4BR18
VJR4BR24

Application:

 

Certain VW, Porsche, BMW, Alfa-Romeo, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Volvo-Penta,   etc., with non-vacuum-advance distributors with 2-piece points, including these Bosch distributors:

If a Bosch distributor has 2-piece points, an upright pivot pin will remain, standing up from the breaker plate, after the points have been removed.

Bosch 4-cyl with 2-Piece Points

Alfa-Romeo:
1966-68 4-cyl Giulia, Spider - Bosch  0 231 100 041
1967-68 4-cyl Sprint GT, Veloce - Bosch

Porsche 4-cylinder:
1948-1955 Porsche 356 - Bosch VE 4 BRS 383 (VE4BRS383)
1955-66 4-cyl 356 - Bosch  0 231 129 022
1956-1957 Porsche 356 - Bosch VJ 4 BR 9 (VJ4BR9)
1958-1963 Porsche 356 - Bosch VJ 4 BR 18 (VJ4BR18)
1966-67 4-cyl 912 - Bosch  0 231 129 022


Volkswagen:

Bosch  0 231 129 010
1948-1953 VW 25HP - Bosch VE 4 BRS 383 (VE4BRS383)
1954-55/1959 Volkswagen Type 2 36HP - Bosch VJ 4 BR 8 (VJ4BR8)
1959-1960 Volkswagen Type 2 40HP - Bosch VJ 4 BR 25 (VJ4BR25)
1960s 4-cyl VW/Porsche - Bosch  0 231 129 019 (JFR4)

Mercedes-Benz:

190SL - Bosch VJR 4 BR 11 (VJR4BR11) (with 2-piece, right-pivoting points)
Mercedes Benz 190SL - Bosch VJR 4 BR 24 (VJR4BR24) (with 2-piece, right-pivoting points)

Volvo:
Bosch  0 231 153 009 (with 2-piece, right-pivoting points)

 

Coil Required:

Coil must have 3.0 Ohms or more internal primary resistance.

In stock:

Available:

 

Item Number: 3BOS4C2
Price: US $89.95

FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the USA

Item Name: Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 4-cylinder Bosch Distributors with 2-piece, right-pivoting points

Includes everything you need - no external ignition box required.

Price: US $89.95

Price with Shipping

 

 

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.

If your Bosch distributor part number, normally found on the side of the distributor body, is not among those listed on the relevant web page, chances are, the Hot Spark ignition conversion kit won't fit your distributor.

It's imperative that we know your distributor's brand name, distributor part number and the number of cylinders of your engine. You may need to remove the distributor temporarily, so that you can read the distributor part number from the side of the distributor body. Usually, the side of your distributor will be covered with oil and dirt, so you'll need to clean it to find the distributor brand name and exact part number.

We can guarantee only that each of our ignition kits will fit a distributor with one of the distributor part numbers listed on its relevant web page. Otherwise, it likely won't fit. Hot Spark ignition kits require a 12-volt, negative ground (earth) electrical system.

If you order the wrong electronic ignition conversion kit for your distributor, you'll need to return it to us, via US Postal Service mail within 30 days from date of purchase. If the ignition kit is in perfect, unused condition, we can accept it as a retuned item, within 30 days of purchase, and provide a refund to your payment account, less a 25% restocking fee and any international shipping fees, etc., but only if the ignition kit is in pristine, unused condition. Buyer is responsible for shipping and other costs to return the product for credit or exchange.

 

 

 

Foreign Orders: Shipping discount available if purchasing multiple items.

 

 

 

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