Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit
for
Prestolite 8-Cylinder Marine Applications
for 8-cylinder, Non-Vacuum-Advance Prestolite Distributors
Replaces Points and Condenser - Never Adjust Points or Timing Again!
The Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion kit replaces breaker points and condenser in the distributor to provide rock-solid reliability. With the Hot-Spark electronic ignition, dwell and timing are always spot-on accurate.
No matter how strong your engine is, you won't get the most out of it without a good spark. The stock, points-based ignition system used technology that dates back a century - to the Kettering system, which was introduced in the 1910 Cadillac. Even though you can adjust breaker points for near-electronic ignition performance, they will burn and wear within a few thousand miles, long before the recommended replacement interval. With points, the timing will drift; power and fuel economy will suffer.
The Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion kit delivers a strong spark every time and is maintenance-free. You'll notice quicker starts, more top end power and a little gas mileage boost. It's as easy to install as points and condenser!
Advantages of the Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion kit:
Replaces points and condenser with solid-state electronics
Set it and forget it - Never adjust points and timing again!
Zero maintenance
Delivers far more voltage to the spark plugs than points-based points
Reliable Hall-effect technology
Never gets out of adjustment
Rock-steady reliability
Dwell and timing are always spot-on accurate
Increased gas mileage, fuel economy
Quick starting
Smooth idling
Cleaner emissions
Longer spark plug life
Longer engine life
Cleaner engine oil due to less unburned fuel
Longer interval between oil changes
Easy to install - If you can install points, you can install the Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion
No points to wear, burn, pit or corrode
No condenser needed
Absolutely no points float - zero - even at redline RPM and beyond!
Never worry about drifting dwell or timing again
No rubbing parts - nothing to wear out!
Fits completely under the distributor cap
Stealth modification - maintains stock appearance
Includes everything you need, no external ignition box required.
Works with stock distributor and coil
Encased in high-temp thermoplastic - protected from the elements and oil, grease, dirt, water, etc.
Never bother with points or condenser again!
The best investment you'll ever make for your vehicle
Saves precious ($$$) fuel
Coil with 1.5 Ohms or more internal, primary resistance required.
Requires a 12-volt, negative ground electrical system.
External Ballast Resistor: If the charging system voltage, measured at the coil's + terminal, is more than 13.9 volts at any RPM level, the voltage regulator likely needs replacing or a 1.4 Ohm ballast resistor should be wired between the coil's + terminal and the red HotSpark ignition wire. Too much voltage can damage the ignition module and other electronic components.
How many miles until the Hot-Spark electronic ignition conversion kit pays for itself? Click here
Measuring Coil Resistance (and more): www.Hot-Spark.com/Coil.htm
Prestolite distributors must have the original breaker plate, complete with with points and condenser, in order for the 3PRE8U1/3PRE8U2 ignition conversion kit to fit.
3PRE6U2 - For 6-cylinder Prestolite Non-Vacuum-Advance Distributor with Screw-down Distributor Cap
3PRE8U1 - For 8-Cylinder Prestolite Non-Vacuum-Advance Distributor with Clip-down Distributor Cap
3PRE8U2 - For 8-Cylinder Prestolite Non-Vacuum-Advance Distributor with Screw-down Distributor Cap
For
Prestolite
8-Cylinder Marine
Distributors
Must be used with stock Prestolite distributor
breaker points plate. Prestolite distributors must have the original breaker plate, complete with with
points and condenser, in order for the 3PRE8U1/3PRE8U2 ignition conversion kit to
fit.
Chevrolet Marine
1976-88 8-cyl All models
IBM-7013 Prestolite - 3PRE8U2
1981-85 8-cyl All models
IBM-7013 Prestolite - 3PRE8U2
1983-88 8-cyl 273, 318, 340, 440 engine
IBM-7016, IBM-7017 Prestolite
- 3PRE8U2
Dearborn Marine
Ford - (Interceptor)
1973-88 8-cyl 302, 351, 460 cid.
engine
IBM-7019, IBM-7020 Prestolite -
3PRE8U2
Indmar Products
Marine Power Systems
1978-83 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid. engine Prestolite IBM-7013 -
3PRE8U2
Mercruiser (Mercury Marine)
All 8-cyl 233,
from Serial 4173000 Prestolite - 3PRE8U2
1982-88 8-cyl 5.0 liter, 5.7 liter Prestolite IBM-7013C, IBM-7013D - 3PRE8U2
Pleasurecraft
1983-88 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid.
engine
IBM-7013 Prestolite -
3PRE8U2
Prestolite Distributors:
Prestolite 4-cyl IBM-7026 Marine Distributor, with
screw-down distributor cap - 3PRE4U2
Prestolite 6-cyl Prestolite
IBM-7021 Marine Distributors - 3PRE6U2
1977-82 8-cyl All models Prestolite IBM-7011A Marine
Distributors- 3PRE8U1
1977-82 8-cyl All models Prestolite IBM-7013A Distributors-
3PRE8U2
Teledyne Marine Co. (Gray Marine)
Thermo-Electron
1981-82 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid.
engine
IBM-7013 Prestolite -
3PRE8U2
4-cylinder Prestolite
IBM-7026 Marine Distributors - 3PRE4U2
6-cylinder Prestolite
IBM-7021 Marine Distributors - 3PRE6U2
1977-82 8-cyl All models Prestolite IBM-7011A Marine
Distributors- 3PRE8U1
1977-82 8-cyl All models Prestolite IBM-7013A Marine Distributors-
3PRE8U2
CU-20460,
CU-32023
- 3PRE8U2
Please note
that SAE J1171 and UL 428D are NOT distributor part numbers, but simply US
government standards that many completely different distributors meet. These
numbers are of almost no use in determining which distributor you have or what
ignition kit you need.
Usually, the Prestolite distributor part number
will be on the opposite side of the distributor body.
International Buyers – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not
included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's
responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs
office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to
bidding/buying.
1976-88 8-cyl All models
IBM-7011 Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
Chris-Craft
1963-71 8-cyl All models
IBM-4115, IBM-4116 Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
Chrysler Inboard
1959-72 8-cyl M80, M81, M318A, B, C, M413, D, M426X IBM-4106 Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
1965-66 8-cyl M318X
IBM-4120 Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
Crusader (Thermo-Electron)
1961-69 8-cyl 283,327, 409,
IBM-4110 Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
1975-78 8-cyl 302 cid.
engine
IBM-7007, IBM-7007A Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
1977-82 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid.
engine
IBM-7011, IBM-7011C, IBM-7011D; Prestolite
- 3PRE8U1
1966-69 8-cyl 260, 289, 302 Motorcraft -
3FOR8U1
1973-88 8-cyl 302, 351, 460 cid.
engine
IBM-7007, IBM-7008 Prestolite -
3PRE8U1
1979 8-cyl All models Prestolite IBM-7011 - 3PRE8U1
1978-83 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid. engine Prestolite IBM-7011 -
3PRE8U1
All 8-cyl 233
from Serial 4173000 Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
All 8-cyl 888,
from Serial 3108723 Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
OMC
1974 8-cyl
170 HP Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
1979 8-cyl 250 HP
Prestolite 981080 - 3PRE8U1
1975-77 8-cyl 175, 190 HP Prestolite
980902 - 3PRE8U1
1975-77 8-cyl 235HP
Prestolite 981080 - 3PRE8U1
1975-79 8-cyl
240 HP Prestolite
981080 - 3PRE8U1
1978-80 8 185 HP Prestolite 982320 - 3PRE8U1
1979-82 8-cyl
260 HP Prestolite 982320 - 3PRE8U1
1979-88 8-cyl 200, 230 HP Prestolite 982320 - 3PRE8U1
1980-82 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid. engine Prestolite 982320 -
3PRE8U1
1987-88 8-cyl
7.5 liter Prestolite - 3PRE8U2
1975-78 8-cyl Ford 302 cid.
engine
IBM-7007, A Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
1975-78 8-cyl Ford 351, 460 cid.
engine
IBM-7008, IBM-7008A, IBM-7008B, IBM-7008C Prestolite - 3PRE8U1
1976-82 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid.
engine
IBM-7011 Prestolite -
3PRE8U1
1965-68 8-cyl CF175, 195, CH175, 195
IBM-4119, IBM-4119A Prestolite -
3PRE8U1
1977-82 8-cyl 305, 350, 454 cid.
engine
IBM-7011D Prestolite -
3PRE8U1
Volvo-Penta with Prestolite Distributors
www.Hot-Spark.com/Installing-Hot-Spark-Prestolite.pdf
VERY IMPORTANT
-- BEFORE ORDERING: Some distributors of vehicles, boats, etc. may differ,
according to whether the stock distributor is still in place or a replacement
distributor has been installed. Some otherwise similar or identical engines use
different distributor brands and/or different distributor part numbers. We need
your distributor's brand name, distributor part number and number of engine
cylinders to ensure that the electronic ignition conversion kit is correct one
for your particular distributor.
If your distributor part number, normally found on the side of the distributor
body, is not among those listed on the relevant web page, chances are, the
HotSpark ignition conversion kit won't fit your distributor.
It's imperative that we know your distributor's brand name, distributor part
number and the number of cylinders of your engine. You may need to remove the
distributor temporarily, so that you can read the distributor part number from
the side of the distributor body. Usually, the side of your distributor will be
covered with oil and dirt, so you'll need to clean it to find the distributor
brand name and exact part number.
We can guarantee only that each of our ignition kits will fit a distributor with
one of the distributor part numbers listed on its relevant web page. Otherwise,
it likely won't fit. HotSpark ignition kits require a 12-volt, negative ground
(earth) electrical system.
If you order the wrong electronic ignition conversion kit for your distributor,
you'll need to return it to us, via US Postal Service mail within 45 days from
date of purchase. If the ignition kit is in perfect, unused condition, we can
accept it as a retuned item, within 45 days of purchase, and provide a refund to
your PayPal account, less a 20% restocking fee and any international shipping
fees, etc., but only if the ignition kit is in pristine, unused condition. Buyer
is responsible for shipping and other costs to return the product for credit or
exchange.
Easy to Install - Replace Points and Condenser with Solid-State Electronics |
Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in 8-cylinder Prestolite non-vacuum-advance distributors with clip-down distributor cap.
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Easy to Install - Replace Points and Condenser with Solid-State Electronics |
Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. Replaces points and condenser in 8-cylinder Prestolite non-vacuum-advance distributors with screw-down distributor cap.
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HS14BR | Hot-Spark 1.4 Ohm Heavy-Duty Ceramic External Ballast Resistor | |||||||||||
![]() 1.4 Ohm Ballast Resistor - Ideal for Use with Electronic Ignition and High-Voltage Charging Systems Also reduces burning and pitting of contact breaker points. |
1.4 Ohm heavy-duty, external
ceramic ballast resistor - installed between coil's + terminal and condenser
or HotSpark ignition's red wire. Lowers amperage to points or ignition module,
ensuring trouble-free operation. Installed on engine
firewall or on coil. Ideal for use with high-voltage charging systems and
electronic ignition or points.
Application:
Recommended for use with
high-voltage charging systems. Typically lowers current @ 3,000 RPM by
about 0.5 amps. Supplements
original stock coil.
Also extends the life of points when
used with points-based ignition systems. Reduces burning
and pitting of points. |
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Foreign Orders: Shipping discount available if purchasing multiple items.
Certain OMC engines with electronic shift assist may require the following wiring modifications:
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