sick of points . volvo penta 145 a

[finkat]

i am looking to convert twin 145 a v/p's to electronic ignition & lose the point system . i think the motors are from 85 .does anyone know if there is an automotive distributor thats an easy swap ? i think it will need a remote coil to fit

 

[johnmorgan]

Re: sick of points . volvo penta 145 a

you can buy a system that just screws on where the points used to be, hot spark I think. you just plug it into the existing coil

 

[finkat]

Re: sick of points . volvo penta 145 a

thx i will look into that setup . have you heard of an est ign. from gm ?

 

[johnmorgan]

Re: sick of points . volvo penta 145 a

no but, est rings a bell

 

[johnmorgan]

Re: sick of points . volvo penta 145 a

electronic spark timing, I think you can use auto electronic ignitions on boats because there is no sparks. now finding what kind of auto motor a 145a matches is another story

 

[sqbtr]

Re: sick of points . volvo penta 145 a

You have a Volvo engine, Automotive distributors are not ignitition protected and have the wrong advance curve.

Go with the Pertronix or hot spark conversion.

 

[dan1714]

Re: sick of points . volvo penta 145 a

I did a similar conversion on a 1968 2.5 Mercruiser. It was a flying magnet setup. If you can figure out which distributor it is, then CARQUEST can get the conversion. Mine cost about $125, and took about 3 minutes to install.