Re: [omc-boats] distributors

Lee, I'm running a 200 HP 300 CI V-8 Buick. By the way my 1973 Apollo is a
350 CI V-8.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Shuster" <lib1@...>
To: <omc-boats@...>
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: [omc-boats] distributors

> Glenn,
>
> You can get a ready-to-run Buick V6 (odd-fire) GM HEI system from the
> links on my website:
>
> http://hhscott.com/evinrude/buick_v6.htm
> or
> http://www.driveajeep.com/main/page1.html
>
> Squeezing it in is not all that hard, it involves grinding down a bolt
> head for some extra clearance.
>
> Lee Shuster
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: "Glenn Halweg" <glennhalweg@...>
> Reply-To: omc-boats@...
> Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 15:05:15 -0500
>
>>I was thinking of going with a GM electronic but not sure what would fit
>>my 1966 engine. When I changed the distributor in my 1973 Buick Apollo it
>>was a snap as GM changed distributors to electronic in 1974. Anyhow I put
>>plugs, points, rotor and distributor cap in today. Found the #4 and #5
>>wires crossed. This engine couldn't have seen many hours. Plugs and points
>>looked like new. Pulled rocker covers no gummy build up at all.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: David
>> To: omc-boats@...
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 2:10 PM
>> Subject: Re: [omc-boats] distributors
>>
>>
>> Lee makes a good point (sic) on points, but I should mention that I have
>> been using GM electronic distrubutors (even though they alter the stock
>> look) for 20 years now and have never had one go out - I have known the
>> conversion kits that others had (not in OMC boats) to fail, but my old GM
>> distributors have yet to let me down. I have had points, resisters and
>> coil problems with the original system, but must admit I have always been
>> able to limp home. Dave
>> Glenn Halweg wrote:
>>
>> Going to stick with points for time being since I already have a
>> set. Found the same product here comparable pricing free shipping.
>> http://tinyurl.com/8xwek
>>
> -----
> To get off this list send mail to omc-boats-unsubscribe@...

-----
To get off this list send mail to omc-boats-unsubscribe@...
Received on Wednesday, 17 August 2005