Re: [AMC-List] Electronic Ignition Conversion Question

[msproviero@xxxxxxxxxxx]

First thing that comes to my mind is a late-model Wagoneer HEI.  Same motor, even.

-Spro

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From: "Thomas, Jeff" <jeff.thomas@xxxxxxxx> 

> AMC team, 
> I'm sure this has been asked before but as I am new I was wondering if 
> someone could go through the process of converting a 1971 AMC V8 Javelin 
> (360 4bbl) from points to an electronic ignition. I looked at a Mallary 
> Unilite system this weekend. It appears to tuck inside your distributor 
> cap and break a light beam which causes the ignition to fire. There are 
> also extra wires that come with it that have to be hooked up. I am going 
> for a somewhat stock look so my question is this: Did AMC or Jeep make 
> an electronic factory distributor in the mid-80's that will work on my 
> Javelin ? Please describe what's involved with the conversion and what 
> car is best to pirate the parts from. Also, if there are any modules, 
> relays, wiring harness, fuse panel issues to keep in mind. Thanks for 
> the help. At $89 to Unilite looks like a pretty good value. Goodbye 
> dwell ... 
> 
> I did get my copy of the Muscle Car Enthusiast this weekend and the Dyno 
> article on the AMC 390 and the article on Guy Hasdall were both 
> excellent. I encourage you to go out and grab one soon. 
> 
> I subscribe to AMO, NAMDRA, Hemmings Muscle Machines and MC Enthusiast. 
> All are enjoyable for different reasons. Does anyone know if Muscle Car 
> Review was back up and running ? That was my favorite but it bit the 
> dust about 4 years ago. 
> 
> J T 
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