Hi all
In the mid seventies I installed a Hall Effect kit in a Jeep I had with
an AMC six in it, all it was was a coil that bolted in place of the points
and connected up with the same wires I think and a cup shaped metal piece
with slots cut in it that fit under the rotor and passed by or through the
coil piece to act as the points. There were no other pieces as far as I can
remember and it didn't take any higher current than the regular points set
up, it used the original coil too. It made for easier starts and smoother
running unless twenty years have just made it seem better than it really
was. I don't remember ever having a problem with it though.
John
-----Original Message-----
From: Lars Larson 56 Plymouth <LARSPAINTR@xxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 1:29 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] HEI ignitions
>Here is a collection of posts and info I have gleaned regarding
installation
>of MSD/breakerless ignition in a 56 277 v8 Mopar---
>
>Bottom line, I found one must have a steady 50 amps current in order to
power
>the hi energy control module! In my case that means going to an alternator
>for my 56 Plymouth, and changing the regulator if my alt is not of the
>internally regulated kind.
>Between the distributor and module for about $120 at discount, the
alternator
>cost, dealing with the wiring harness needed and the installation of the
>alternator, I decided to live with the burble and sometimes ruff idle.
>
>Sounds like it will be impossible to 'inexpensively' add aftermarket
>MSD/breakerless distrib to my 56 Plymouth 277 V8 with a 30 a generator- the
>MSD needing 60 amp output plus good voltage regulation.
>
>They do recommend using a newer style voltage regulator with the MP
ignition
>kit. So, an alternator would be a good upgrade, too-so get the later 3
>connector style that works with the normal electronic regulator. Of couse
you
>will need to use the right harness with the amplifier and dual resistor.
But,
>this applies to 60s vintage cars as well as 50s vintage.
>
>When I put a 318 in a 47 plymouth, I just used all the stock wiring from
the
>77 dodge that the engine came out of. You should be able to do something
>similar...
>
>Check The new Mopar Performance catalog. Mopar Performance reccommends
>converting charging system to the late model type. The Kit is available
from
>anyone who sells mopar performance parts. The manuals states that : ALL
cars
>using the 1969 or earlier two wire charging system MUST use regulator
>P3690732 when using the chrysler magnetic impulse ignition (Electronic
>ingnition)
>This regulator ia a solid state device and holds a constant regulation of
>approxamately 14 volts which does not fall off with temperature as does the
>production regulator. The distributor kit # for the small block is
P3690426.
>The kit comes with a new vacum advance distributor, wiring harness, orange
>electronic control unitm ballast resistor, and complete installation
>instructions.
>It should help idling problems and other related distributor problems. I
>believe the MP distributor has a slight recurve kit that is alredy
installed.
>I have installed quite a few over the years and in does show a marked
>improvement over point type distributors and some improvement over oem
stock
>electrinic type.
>The cost of $118.00 is about right from some speed shops. Sometimes you
can
>find them cheaper. I have seen them for as little as $95.00. Hard to find
at
>these prices but somtime do go onsale..... Summit racing has it for
$118.39
>and the regulator for $18.69. The number for Summit is (216) 630-0200. I
>have had very good sevice from this company. They ship COD and take credit
>cards.
>
>Watch out for competition advance curves vs. street...
>
>A call to mopor performance says the aforementioned distributor is only for
>the 'llater'
>318 blocks but measurements of my 277's distributor show no difference
between
>it and the Mopar Performance breakerless one.
>
>Lars
>
>Note I have had excellent luck with Summit Racing- Items I have purchased
>include mini fuel pressure guage installed at the carb, 5" dia. speedo with
>trip odo, and other odds and ends. Fast service, competitive prices.
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