Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
- rlepore2002
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Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
I have a 1961 D100 with a 318 poly engine and assuming factory distributor (the body is aluminum with a 1838505 id number on it). I have read that the Pertronix may or may not work in a 318 poly distributor is that true? If that is the case do I purchase a used or after market distributor for a later year and out the Pertronix unit in that? Or will the Mopar Performance unit work and where would I locate one? I saw a MP on Ebay, but the seller said it would not work on 318 poly?? Any thoughts would help. Thanks.
Re: Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
I run the MoPar Performance electronic ignition system in all of my Sweptlines.rlepore2002 wrote:I have a 1961 D100 with a 318 poly engine and assuming factory distributor (the body is aluminum with a 1838505 id number on it). I have read that the Pertronix may or may not work in a 318 poly distributor is that true? If that is the case do I purchase a used or after market distributor for a later year and out the Pertronix unit in that? Or will the Mopar Performance unit work and where would I locate one? I saw a MP on Ebay, but the seller said it would not work on 318 poly?? Any thoughts would help. Thanks.
I am sure the 318 version will work in your Poly.
John
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Re: Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
Any recommendations on where to purchase the setup or a knowledgeable vendor to contact to confirm compatibility? Sounds like you can not purchase directly from Mopar Performance anymore. Thanks.
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Re: Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
rlepore2002 wrote:Any recommendations on where to purchase the setup or a knowledgeable vendor to contact to confirm compatibility? Sounds like you can not purchase directly from Mopar Performance anymore. Thanks.
They are available . Just have to look a little harder.
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Re: Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
Try Summit or Jegs.rlepore2002 wrote:Any recommendations on where to purchase the setup or a knowledgeable vendor to contact to confirm compatibility? Sounds like you can not purchase directly from Mopar Performance anymore. Thanks.
John
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Re: Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
If you don't care about keeping the original,I have this set-up on my '66 318 poly. Works great and you eliminate the ballast res..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLYMOUTH-273-31 ... 2ed35e65f7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLYMOUTH-273-31 ... 2ed35e65f7
61 shorty 170/ 3spd 3:91(sold)
66 lwb 318 poly/727/4:10 (sold)
67 shorty 318poly/4spd 3:55
68 ute 318/3 spd/3:55(sold)
70 318/727/3:23
66 d200 225/4spd/4:10( military)(sold)
68 d100 383/727/3:55
66 lwb 318 poly/727/4:10 (sold)
67 shorty 318poly/4spd 3:55
68 ute 318/3 spd/3:55(sold)
70 318/727/3:23
66 d200 225/4spd/4:10( military)(sold)
68 d100 383/727/3:55
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Re: Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
Txas2step that looks like a pretty good deal. What make of distributor is with that kit. I have been looking at mopar performance setup kit since I am not sure what condition the original dizzy is in. Would you recommend this kit offer the mopar performance? Thanks.
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Re: Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
They are made in China. In my '67 and the '66 d200 I sold recently. Work great. Origin doesn't bother me ,until it breaks.rlepore2002 wrote:Txas2step that looks like a pretty good deal. What make of distributor is with that kit. I have been looking at mopar performance setup kit since I am not sure what condition the original dizzy is in. Would you recommend this kit offer the mopar performance? Thanks.
61 shorty 170/ 3spd 3:91(sold)
66 lwb 318 poly/727/4:10 (sold)
67 shorty 318poly/4spd 3:55
68 ute 318/3 spd/3:55(sold)
70 318/727/3:23
66 d200 225/4spd/4:10( military)(sold)
68 d100 383/727/3:55
66 lwb 318 poly/727/4:10 (sold)
67 shorty 318poly/4spd 3:55
68 ute 318/3 spd/3:55(sold)
70 318/727/3:23
66 d200 225/4spd/4:10( military)(sold)
68 d100 383/727/3:55
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Re: Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
The Mopar Performance unit for the LA small block will work perfectly. Plus, you'll have a new dizzy! Did that in my '64 W200 (A-318 engine) over 20 years ago. For a graphic of how to wire it, see my post on all things electrical at:rlepore2002 wrote:Any recommendations on where to purchase the setup or a knowledgeable vendor to contact to confirm compatibility? Sounds like you can not purchase directly from Mopar Performance anymore. Thanks.
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Re: Electronic Ignition for 1961 Poly Engine
Just do it. Had one on my 66 poly for years. You won,t regret it.