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Old 09-14-2020, 08:40 AM
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In some cases . . . .

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Originally Posted by joe_db View Post
I am curious, why do that vs. a new box for the existing system?
An experience a few years ago might explain why . . . .

For my spare engine I tried a different electronic ignition, a Hot Spark. I installed the correct model for our engine with a little fitment difficulty of the magnetic collar but even so, it was a successful installation. It failed completely within maybe 2 hours of engine run time. A no start episode showed zero spark, reinstalling the points solved the issue within minutes.

Never again and no way would a Hot Spark system ever make it onto my boat.
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