Looking for suggestions on complete ignition system
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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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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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From: Collierville, TN and Pickwick Lake
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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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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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
Marine DUI Distributors - Performance Distributors Performance Distributors
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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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From: Lees Summit ~ LOTO 10MM
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.
Really like the livewire wire plug wires as well.



