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

Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit

for

Mercruiser (Mercury Marine)

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)

Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 8-Cylinder Prestolite Marine, Agricultural and Industrial Distributors

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

 

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:

 

 

 

3DEL4U1 - For 4-Cylinder Delco Non-Vacuum-Advance Distributor with Screw-down Distributor Cap

3DEL6U1 - For 6-Cylinder Delco 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

 

 

Mercruiser (Mercury Marine) 8-Cylinder Marine Engines


 

Mercruiser (Mercury Marine, with Delco non-vacuum distributor)
All 4-cyl 110, 120, 140, 165, 170, 180, 190 - Delco Distributor - 3DEL4U1
All 4-cyl 470, 470R, 485, 488R - Delco Distributor - 3DEL4U1
All 6-cyl 140, 150, 160, 165, 200 - Delco Distributor - 3DEL6U1
All 6-cyl Alpha 1 (120-140) - Delco Distributor - 3DEL6U1
 

Mercruiser (Mercury Marine, with Prestolite non-vacuum distributor)

All 8-cyl 233, 888 - Prestolite Distributor - 3PRE8U1
All 8-cyl 233 - Prestolite Distributor - 3PRE8U2

 

3PRE6U2, 3PRE8U1 and 3PRE8U2 must be used with stock Prestolite distributor breaker points plate. Prestolite distributors must have the original breaker plate, with points and condenser in order for the 3PRE8U1/3PRE8U2 ignition conversion kit to fit.


All 8-cyl Mallory Distributor 198, 215, 225, 228, 250, 255, 260, 280 - 3MAL8U1
All 8-cyl Mallory Distributor 330, 370, 400, 440, 460TRS - 3MAL8U1
All 8-cyl Mallory Distributor 888, 898, 5.7 Ski - 3MAL8U1

 

Please note that SAE J1171, J354 and 428D are NOT distributor part numbers,  but simply US Coast Guard 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.

 

 

 

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3DEL4U1

Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 4-cylinder Delco non-vacuum-advance Distributors

Hot-Spark 3DEL4U1electronic ignition conversion kit for 4-cylinder, centrifugal-advance Delco Distributors - Agricultural, Industrial, Marine Applications

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.

Application:

4-cylinder Delco centrifugal-advance distributors. See application chart above.
Not for vacuum-advance distributors.


For aluminum-bodied Delco 4-cylinder distributors with screw-down distributor caps. NOT for older, cast-iron Delco distributors.


12V negative ground only.

 

Coil Required:

Coil must have 3.0 Ohms or more internal primary resistance. Beru Germany Blue Coil recommended.

In stock:

Available:

 

Item Number:  3DEL4U1
Price: US $99.95

FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the USA

Item Name: Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 4-cylinder Delco centrifugal-advance Distributors

Includes everything you need - no external ignition box required.

Price: US $99.95

Price with Shipping

 

 

3DEL6U1

Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 6-cylinder Delco non-vacuum-advance Distributors

Hot-Spark 3DEL6U1 electronic ignition conversion kit for 6-cylinder, centrifugal-advance Delco Distributors - Agricultural, Industrial, Marine Applications

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.

Application:

6-cylinder Delco centrifugal-advance distributors. See application chart above.

Not for vacuum-advance distributors.

For aluminum-bodied Delco 6-cylinder distributors with screw-down distributor caps. NOT for older, cast-iron Delco distributors.

12V negative ground only.
 

Coil Required:

Coil must have 3.0 Ohms or more internal primary resistance. Bosch Black Coil recommended.

In stock:

Available:

 

Item Number:  3DEL6U1
Price: US $99.95

FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the USA

Item Name: Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 6-cylinder Delco centrifugal-advance Distributors

Includes everything you need - no external ignition box required.

Price: US $99.95

Price with Shipping

 

3PRE8U2

Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 8-cylinder Prestolite Distributors without Vacuum Advance, with Screw-down Distributor Cap

Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 8-Cylinder Prestolite Marine, Agricultural and Industrial Distributors

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.

Application:

8-cylinder Prestolite non-vacuum-advance distributors. See application chart above. 12V negative ground only.

Prestolite 8-cylinder Distributors:

E5JL-12100CA
IBM-7012
IBM-7013
IBM-7013-9P
IBM-7013A
IBM-7013C
IBM-7013D
IBM-7013E
IBM-7016
IBM-7017
IBM-7019
IBM-7019A
IBM-7019AS
IBM-7019S
IBM-7020
IBM-7020A
IBM-7020AS
IBM-7020B
IBM-7020BS
IBM-7020C
IBM-7020CS
IBM-7020S
IBM-MARINE

The 8-cylinder magnet sleeve fits Prestolite  distributor shaft cam lobes measuring 23.75mm from edge-to-edge.

12V negative ground only.
 

Coil Required:

Coil must have 1.5 Ohms or more primary resistance.

In stock:

Available:

 

Item Number: 3PRE8U1/3PRE8U2
Price: US $99.95

FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the USA

Item Name: Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 8-cylinder Prestolite Distributors without vacuum advance, with screw-down distributor cap.

Includes everything you need - no external ignition box required.

Price: US $99.95

Price with Shipping

 

 

 

3PRE8U1

Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 8-cylinder Prestolite Distributors without Vacuum Advance, with Clip-down Distributor Cap

Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 8-Cylinder Prestolite Marine, Agricultural and Industrial Distributors

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.

Application:

8-cylinder Prestolite non-vacuum-advance distributors. See application chart above. 12V negative ground only.

Prestolite 8-cylinder Distributors:

980902
981080
982320
IBM-4106
IBM-4110
IBM-4115
IBM-4116
IBM-4117A
IBM-4118A
IBM-4119
IBM-4120
IBM-7003
IBM-7003B
IBM-7003BS
IBM-7004
IBM-7004A
IBM-7004AS
IBM-7004B
IBM-7004BS
IBM-7007
IBM-7007A
IBM-7007AS
IBM-7007S
IBM-7008
IBM-7008A
IBM-7008AS
IBM-7008B
IBM-7008BS
IBM-7008C
IBM-7008CS
IBM-7008S
IBM-7011
IBM-7011A
IBM-7011C
IBM-7011D
IBM-4105
IBM-4105A
IBM-4106
IBM-4107
IBM-4107A
IBM-4108
IBM-4109
IBM-4110
IBM-4112
IBM-4115
IBM-4116
IBM-4117A
IBM-4119
IBM-4119A
IBM-4120
IBM-7003B
IBM-7003BS
IBM-7004A
IBM-7004AS
IBM-7004B
IBM-7004BS
IBM-7007
IBM-7007A
IBM-7007AS
IBM-7007S
IBM-7008
IBM-7008A
IBM-7008AS
IBM-7008B
IBM-7008BS
IBM-7008C
IBM-7008CS
IBM-7008S
IBM-7011
IBM-7011A
IBM-7011C
IBM-7011D

The 8-cylinder magnet sleeve fits Prestolite  distributor shaft cam lobes measuring 25mm from edge-to-edge.

12V negative ground only.
 

Coil Required:

Coil must have 1.5 Ohms or more primary resistance.

In stock:

Available:

 

Item Number: 3PRE8U1/3PRE8U2
Price: US $99.95

FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the USA

Item Name: Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for 8-cylinder Prestolite Distributors without vacuum advance, with clip-down distributor cap.

Includes everything you need - no external ignition box required.

Price: US $99.95

Price with Shipping

 

 

 

HS17BR Hot-Spark 1.7 Ω Heavy-Duty Ceramic External Ballast Resistor
Hot-Spark 1.4 Ohm Heavy-Duty Ceramic External Ballast Resistor

1.7 Ohm Ballast Resistor - Ideal for Use with Electronic Ignition and High-Voltage Charging Systems

Also reduces burning and pitting of contact breaker points.

1.7 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 two volts.

Supplements original stock coil.

 

 

Also extends the life of points when used with points-based ignition systems. Reduces  burning and pitting of points.

In Stock:  
Available:

 

Item Number: HS17BR
Price: US $17.95
 

FREE SHIPPING to anywhere within the USA. Ships to USA only - no international shipping available for this item, unless ordered with distributor, coil or ignition kit.

Charging system voltage, measured at the coil’s + terminal, must never exceed 13.9 volts, at any RPM level. You can reduce over-amperage surges/voltage spikes to the ignition module by wiring the 1.7 Ohm ballast resistor between the coil's + terminal and the red Hot Spark ignition module's red wire.

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 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 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  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.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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