Re: [AMC-List] Electronic Ignition Conversion Question

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: msproviero@xxxxxxxxxxx
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" From: "Thomas, Jeff" <jeff.thomas@xxxxxxxx> 
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" > 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 
" > []
" > 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 
" > []
" 
" First thing that comes to my mind is a late-model Wagoneer HEI.  Same motor, even.

afaik that's not hei [gm] but a ford duraspark; they started using it
about '78.  they never used the high voltage coil or fat cap and
adapter, but if there's room they're just ford parts.  this is the
essence of the 'tfi tuneup' you can see on jeep sites.

unlike hei, it has a control module separate from the dist, and no
versions have an integral coil.  also unlike hei, it uses ballast
resistance in the coil circuit - at least until the late '80s tfi
coils, which amc never used.  i'm not sure about them.

afaik any '78-later amc v8 will have it.
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