All this distributor talk got me thinking...followed some of the links that Bill provided.
Seems like there is plenty available if you have a 318 or 360. Didn't see anything for a Chrysler 440 Right Hand rotation engine. Has anyone on this forum with a RH 440 done a distributor upgrade? What did you use? Just curious.
Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
Maestro
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
Re: Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
I'm really trying to like pertronix but read pro and cons and some customer service problems. I did speak with Mallory and they have been purchased by MSD. In the past the MSD group was good in the car market. The engineer said the company was trying to figure out what the future was going to look like for the marine market. With this said I'm going with a pertronix. You may also ask if they can refurbish your stock setup. Good luck.
Jeff Monday (Blue Mondays)
1973 28 ft Express single 318 1976 StarCraft Islander 1961 Sea Nymph
Lower River rd
Rabbit Hash KY
1973 28 ft Express single 318 1976 StarCraft Islander 1961 Sea Nymph
Lower River rd
Rabbit Hash KY
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Re: Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
Try Davis Unified Ignition
performancedistributors.com They will build a marine setup for you. Basically a 1 wire juiced up GM HEI system.
They work great, but are not the cheapest out there.
On guy on here has them and loves them. My boat came with Mallory(MSD) installed already, my other boat and jeep run this set up.
Never an issue - at least 9 years in a skiboat .
performancedistributors.com They will build a marine setup for you. Basically a 1 wire juiced up GM HEI system.
They work great, but are not the cheapest out there.
On guy on here has them and loves them. My boat came with Mallory(MSD) installed already, my other boat and jeep run this set up.
Never an issue - at least 9 years in a skiboat .
SUP !
1982 32 Sedan FB
2269 hrs
360's-Edelbrocks, DUI
Raw water cooled
Norris Lake
Speedwell,TN.
1982 32 Sedan FB
2269 hrs
360's-Edelbrocks, DUI
Raw water cooled
Norris Lake
Speedwell,TN.
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Re: Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
Just installed them (performance distributors) in our 318's for $385 per engine add $100 per engine for their spark plug wires. Get the wires four inches longer with straight plug boots for the plug end. Very pleased with them! Thanks Scott for the recommendation! I used (iridium plugs) from Autolite.
Trower Power
1987 32ft Marinette Sedan Flybridge
Blue Sky
twin 392 Chrysler Stroker Motors
Performance Distributors
750 Edlebrocks
fresh water cooled
1.5 to 1 velva-drives
Onan 6.5kw gen set
1987 32ft Marinette Sedan Flybridge
Blue Sky
twin 392 Chrysler Stroker Motors
Performance Distributors
750 Edlebrocks
fresh water cooled
1.5 to 1 velva-drives
Onan 6.5kw gen set
Re: Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
Could you supply our members with exact ordering info on those wires? They would help a lot of people.
Jeff
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
Re: Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
Did Davis unified suggest the plug and heat range?
Jeff Monday (Blue Mondays)
1973 28 ft Express single 318 1976 StarCraft Islander 1961 Sea Nymph
Lower River rd
Rabbit Hash KY
1973 28 ft Express single 318 1976 StarCraft Islander 1961 Sea Nymph
Lower River rd
Rabbit Hash KY
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Re: Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
They recommended at least platinum plugs. The Champion plug specified for the 318 was cross referenced to the stock heat range in an Autolite plug. It is the "63" in the Autolite plug. They did recommend that the gap be widened to .055 to achieve a better more thorough burn. I spoke to Bryan there. The plug wires I received originally were too short. I requested them 4 inches longer and they sent them to me and I will return the original ones at no charge. They understand that we have one engine runs backwards with a twin application.
Trower Power
1987 32ft Marinette Sedan Flybridge
Blue Sky
twin 392 Chrysler Stroker Motors
Performance Distributors
750 Edlebrocks
fresh water cooled
1.5 to 1 velva-drives
Onan 6.5kw gen set
1987 32ft Marinette Sedan Flybridge
Blue Sky
twin 392 Chrysler Stroker Motors
Performance Distributors
750 Edlebrocks
fresh water cooled
1.5 to 1 velva-drives
Onan 6.5kw gen set
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Re: Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
Performance Distributors Inc.
2699 Barris Drive
Memphis, Tn. 38132-1202
901-396-5782
Www.performancedistributors.com
2699 Barris Drive
Memphis, Tn. 38132-1202
901-396-5782
Www.performancedistributors.com
Trower Power
1987 32ft Marinette Sedan Flybridge
Blue Sky
twin 392 Chrysler Stroker Motors
Performance Distributors
750 Edlebrocks
fresh water cooled
1.5 to 1 velva-drives
Onan 6.5kw gen set
1987 32ft Marinette Sedan Flybridge
Blue Sky
twin 392 Chrysler Stroker Motors
Performance Distributors
750 Edlebrocks
fresh water cooled
1.5 to 1 velva-drives
Onan 6.5kw gen set
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Re: Distributor upgrade for 440 RH???
Guys, call me on my cell if you wish Greg Starks 859.653.3068. I am in Northern Kentucky and our boat is in Tennessee.
Trower Power
1987 32ft Marinette Sedan Flybridge
Blue Sky
twin 392 Chrysler Stroker Motors
Performance Distributors
750 Edlebrocks
fresh water cooled
1.5 to 1 velva-drives
Onan 6.5kw gen set
1987 32ft Marinette Sedan Flybridge
Blue Sky
twin 392 Chrysler Stroker Motors
Performance Distributors
750 Edlebrocks
fresh water cooled
1.5 to 1 velva-drives
Onan 6.5kw gen set