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Old 10-31-2017 | 03:34 PM
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Looking to convert my boat over from the original Mercury Racing ignition. To a new style MSD set up complete. Does anybody sell a complete set up where I don't have to switch the harness over ? Thanks
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Old 10-31-2017 | 09:43 PM
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May I ask why? The MSD system has been less than reliable in the marine environment. Are you having issues with the Mercury ignition?
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Old 11-01-2017 | 09:59 AM
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Not having and problems with any of it. Was just assuming that the new msd stuff was better. The engines have the original Mercury Racing Distributors and stuff with msd coils. They are original to the boat from 1996 but of course have been rebuilt.
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Old 11-01-2017 | 12:08 PM
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I would steer clear of MSD, (Might Soon Die). My experience has not been good. The pro billet distributors are have serious corrosion issues. The new anodized versions may be better but I'm done with MSD. They wont even sell you a magnetic pickup, which is a bolt in piece. They want you to send the distributor back to them to have it replaced and they want half the price of a new distributor to do it. No thanks.
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Old 11-02-2017 | 07:18 AM
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Try Daytona Sensors, excellent products
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Old 11-02-2017 | 09:22 AM
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You might take a look at Davis Unified Ignition from Performance Distributors. Complete with built in coil - one wire hookup. You can even pick your own color cap. Also, take a look at their LiveWires if you are thinking of new plug wires.

Marine DUI Distributors - Performance Distributors Performance Distributors
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Old 11-02-2017 | 10:56 AM
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Just ordered a set of livewires...thanks for the link!!
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Old 11-02-2017 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by shunter2005
You might take a look at Davis Unified Ignition from Performance Distributors. Complete with built in coil - one wire hookup. You can even pick your own color cap. Also, take a look at their LiveWires if you are thinking of new plug wires.

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I have both on my engine when I rebuilt it. Really easy with minimal wiring and they will do a custom curve for your motors/application at no cost, just call them. The wires are excellent as well.
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Old 11-02-2017 | 12:14 PM
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I have both on my engine when I rebuilt it. Really easy with minimal wiring and they will do a custom curve for your motors/application at no cost, just call them. The wires are excellent as well.
Yep, that's what I did. Boat ran great with them.

If you want to install one, here is an easy way to connect up. Very easy. I found the two singles were easier to use.

https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Distrib.../dp/B00ARJOSZ2
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Old 11-03-2017 | 12:30 AM
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Pulled the MSD, went with DUI, very happy camper. Havent seen hardly any corrosion issues. I used to clean the msd regularly and sprayed them with CRC inhibitor only to still find corrosion under the cap. Never had a box or coil fail like some have though.

Really like the livewire wire plug wires as well.
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