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Apr 22, 2012 | 03:22 PM

sid1108

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From: New Jersey

electronic ignition

I'm putting in electronic ignition. If the engine is running smooth now, do I have to adjust the timing after the switch? Do I need to upgrade the plugs or are stock plugs ok. Thanks

Apr 22, 2012 | 06:26 PM

Starfury

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Definitely need to retime afterwards. Stock plugs are fine, although you may open the gap a hair.

Apr 23, 2012 | 05:22 PM

sid1108

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Thanks

Apr 23, 2012 | 09:34 PM

BuckeyeDemon

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what do you mean by electronic ignition? is this just a conversion from points to a mag pickup or are you changing distributors?

Apr 24, 2012 | 05:30 PM

sid1108

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From: New Jersey

no just replacing the points. I was planing on keeping the stock distributor. Also would I set the timing? I haven't dealt with a timing light for a long time.