tattooman43 Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 I have single points on my poly 318 haven't fired the truck up yet because of my build gonna try and run it sunday but I put new points in it but haven't gap it yet. .been looking should I get rid of the points get a kit to change it over...or go to the junkyard and change it that way...I'm just gonna drive it local...shop truck what's the best and cheapest way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Running points would be the least expensive way for now. You can always upgrade later. There are several complaints of poor quality components available these days for points systems, but I haven't experienced that. I ran with points on my truck for many years. Then a couple years ago I came across a good "spare" distributor. I then got a Petronix kit, complete with coil and plug wires, and converted that "spare" distributor to electronic. From there it was just a quick swap of distributors and it now has electronic ignition. I don't really notice any great improvement, but I'm happy with the change. Merle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Mendes Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 I think if you have time(retired) and not use your old in all the days to work and have knowledgment is a pleasure be studing and doing mechanical and electric car works.Regards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavisco1 Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 There are a number of inexpensive ways to go electronic and it is very easy with the poly 318. An electronic ignition distributor from any 74 to 76 LA318 will drop right in your poly 318 and can reliably trigger a Chrysler Electronic ignition box or a GM HEI module. The HEi module has the advantage of not needing a ballast resistor. If you go with the HEI module a Ford TFI coil will give you a good hot spark. All parts available at your local pick and pull. Scott. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooman43 Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 33 minutes ago, cavisco1 said: There are a number of inexpensive ways to go electronic and it is very easy with the poly 318. An electronic ignition distributor from any 74 to 76 LA318 will drop right in your poly 318 and can reliably trigger a Chrysler Electronic ignition box or a GM HEI module. The HEi module has the advantage of not needing a ballast resistor. If you go with the HEI module a Ford TFI coil will give you a good hot spark. All parts available at your local pick and pull. Scott. Ok thanks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavisco1 Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Here is a nice thread on using the HEI module. http://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=92166 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 I ran the Pertronix unit in my 218 and it was a nice upgrade. Also smoothed out the idle quite a bit. It was easy to install and inexpensive. I would highly recommend it. I currently have a dual point ignition in my 315. I will run the stock points for now... but soon, it will get the Pertronix upgrade also. I like that it has no external control boxes and such and can appear stock. That is a huge bonus for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps1951 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 I guess I am old school I don't mind points I got Alot of new old stock blue streak brand points love that brand got them cheap on ebay awhile back they were for my old amc motor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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