Re: IML: Ignition Help

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Mark, your absolutely right, I carry a spare ECM, and the ballast resistor, at all times.The distributor pick-up, never seams to fail, just ECM's, and ballast resistors.I've also noticed, the" Cheap" ECM's, work, and last just as long as the Chrysler ones.($20). I've also seen the potting agent, melt out of the Chrysler units.This can expose the electronic components, and lead to failure.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

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From: "Mark Jefferson" <imperialist67@xxxxxxxxx>
When putting my '67 LeBaron "back on the road" in '96 I switched over to electronic ignition. It DOES make for more reliable starting, less frequent tune-ups, etc., and it has been generally a real smart upgrade.

However.......... be forewarned that when the unit goes, it just goes/shuts off, and the car isn't going ANYWHERE until you put a new one in. When you have a car with these, have an extra in the car, and teach yourself to install a new one just in case. It's pretty easy to do, a matter of a couple plugs and you're back in business.

Or just do as I do, and have a new one installed every 2-3 years, and it minimizes the risk.

MoparPerformance is a good source for these, but there are others out there.

Mark.

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Subject : Re: IML: Ignition Help

Date : Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:34:10 -0900

From : "Dan" <sunup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

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Thank you for your information and suggestions on electronic ignitions. As mentioned, I have other things to check before making that decision. I strongly suspect the carb since it is stock and probably hasn't been cleaned or rebuilt since new.



The interior is out and the floor pan is replaced. Next is electrical. After that I'll get back to the engine.



Ya know, I still catch myself thinking how cool it is that so many want to help their fellow car guys and how fortunate we are to have this list.



Thanks again!



Dan Collins

67 Crown Coupe

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