MSD makes a marine distributor with a magnetic pick up, only a little more than the Mallory at Summit
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...=22807&from=MG

Scott

I'm running the Crane Hi6 ignition box with a Crane coil and MSD billit distributor.

The Hi6 is nice because it has the Merc ignition advances programmed into it. Just pick one with the dial. It also has a dial for the built in rev limiter. Adjustable in 100 rpm increments. Easy to use, easy to hook up.

I'll be using the same set up with Crane HI6, coil and MSD distributor.

Seems all so simple.

Scott

ok guys im not done. if i change to the mallory and due away with the thunder bolt has module advance what do i do? does the mallory need an advance or is that just a timming issue?do i need some type of seperate module or just the dist and coil.

The Mallory is all self enclosed, just wire it up. Module is inside the distributor. Very easy to install. The only other things you will need is the coil, and I put a ballast resistor on it. Here is the wiring diagram for you.

thank you rchevelle thats what im looking for. where did you mount your coil?

I used the stock Merc Coil mount, if you dont have one, you can just get one from Jegs/summitt or someone like that, and mount it on one of the intake bolts. Unless you plan on using the newer flat type coil, you will have to find another location.