Yes, you can mount the stock thunder bolt ignition to it. It was all raw polished aluminum, I would polish it with aluminum polish. Never had a problem with oxidation I boat in fresh water.

This is what I'm working with now clean stock stuff. Plan to add some nice valve covers over the winter.
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/...psf3936123.jpg

How often did you need to polish?

I would polish at the beginning and end of the season

Every week.

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I clicked on your pic -- is that the boat ramp in Fox Lake Illinois??? If not it really looks similar to it -- very close to Gordy's-- oh yea -- very nice pics of engines. I don't know how to post pics - but would love to share. I have been accused of being too clean!!

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Now that is one neat set-up and clean bilge
-- that's they way all should be!!!

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That would be the same boat, took that picture at Ben Watts after putting the boat on the new trailer. I use photobucket to host pics since I'm not a paying member.