Re: 1986 Omc Pertronix E.s.a Module
I've got an '87 year model beachcraft w/omc 3.0L the points haven't been changed in probably 3 years, and they don't need changing now. Run the hell out of your boat before you go and upgrade the ignition system, you might run into other problems that need attention first...like I did. I too thought about pertronix, but after taking my time getting to know the boat and all of its little oddities (it is 20 years old) I realized that it is fine the way it is, and if it ain't broke, and it is not acting like it is going to be broke...don't even think about touching it. I ran some bad gas out of mine on a "short" trip, and due to the b-12 in the tank it ran better than it ever had, and we ended up going about 70 miles that day. Not that I am tooting B-12's horn, but what I'm saying is that points work, until they are the last step in troubleshooting. The problem I have had most is the wiring, and the fact that I knew nothing about filling oil in I/O outdrives. Yes, I killed it. Do you happen to have a top speed on yours? I don't have a speedometer, but I'm guessing slightly more than 30 on smooth water? Just wondering what prop you use, and where you boat. It'd be nice to see another beachcraft. Good luck, let me know how it goes.