Coil and Ballast replacement

Discussion in 'Inboards' started by James Francis, Jul 25, 2006.

  1. James Francis
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    James Francis Junior Member

    I have a 1979 305K chris craft engine with a flat cap mallory point distributor - super workhorse. However, I have recently had some trouble with a replacement coil and ballast resistor - the quality seems to be suspect. I want to replace them with some high quality made in USA parts. Mallory still makes a coil and ballast for points type distributor but they are primarily for auto/street use. Knowing that any electrical component in the engine hatch should be marine grade and must be ignition protected - would this apply to the coil and Ballast?

    Any thoughts would be appreciated.

    Thanks
    Jim
     
    James Francis, Jul 25, 2006
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  2. Jango
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    Jango Senior Enthusiast

    Not positively sure, but since there is no switching function taking place in the coil, hence, No Spark, the Mallory Coil and Ballast should be O K for Marine use. Be sure the connections are protected from the Marine enviornment.
     
    Jango, Jul 26, 2006
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