Install a Delco EST Ignition on a Mercruiser

[@FishingRob]

Legend! Greetings from Germany and keep up the good work mate! :-)

[@timcallaghan2557]

Great video. Just wondering how the boat performs on the water after the conversion. Better, worse or the same? Does the cutout switch function as good as before? Thanks

[@harveyroad6]

Been having a hard time getting my mercruser out of gear. Need to look at the possibility of the engine cut out not working. Thanks.

[@robertkimberlykoalenz496]

Video is great! What's the part number of the kit you bought? I have 2 Bayliner capris and not getting spark . both of the modules are bad. Thanks!

[@beaujiden167]

Hey just from looking at it it looks like you have the exact same set up as my 5.7 and I was curious what you used as a Keed 12 V connection for the cut off switch And which wire is the Interrupt wire on the distributor kit?

[@williamrudd2398]

Do you have a shop? Would like mine converted.

[@justinbustin677]

What about the all in one hei distributors on ebay for 129 bucks. They have a coil on the unit.

[@henryvanderleek3730]

So what did you do with the yellow wire for the temp switch for the audio alarm that went to the old Module

[@lawman390]

Hello where did you purchase your delco est system from? I have a thunderbolt IV system currently.

[@davidpeiffer2096]

Nice. Mounting the coil on the hull of the boat in a convenient location could be problematic. The screw could go through the hull and protrude out the other side where somebody could be injured by the screw protrusion?

[@ashipshow]

I mounted it where there is plywood coring.. there is 1/2in ply and 1/2in of total laminate.. I used 3/4 inch screws plus there is the metal thickness of the bracket.. I agree it would be a terrible idea to screw to the hull in a place with no coring

[@dadbodzandmodz5540]

Man I just rebuilt my engine then on the water while running it just shut down. Then it wouldn’t start. I’m not getting any spark. I think my ignition module is bad.

[@mattbristow7001]

Your video was useful as I needed to know more about the Delco distributor. I would like to add being as former automotive master tech. I would mount the coil on the block so the coil is grounded. Coils have always been mounted to the engine and never had an issue with vibration failure. At least run a ground wire to the coil if not mounted to the block. Just sayin. Anyhow, , I have a 7.4L MPI in my boat and under a current rebuild now and eliminating the MPI system with a carb with minor performance modification. Do you know what the timing curve is on the Delco EST and would this be suitable for a modified engine?

[@richardeubanks8659]

Did kit come with ignition cutout switch,

[@ashipshow]

No, you reuse the old cutout switch, but instead of it grounding out, it supplies 12v so you have to rewire it

[@kubaSWAT]

nice video, how to check what Thunderbolt ive got on my 4.3 ? take care ps. im waiting for more Carb video ;) !

[@ashipshow]

usually says on the engine cover if you have the thunderbolt ignition... Lol, I know... need to get out on the water before it gets too cold...

[@kubaSWAT]

@@ashipshow I dont have any info on my decal, ive got round spark arrestor its 2005 4.3L Carb

[@ashipshow]

@@kubaSWAT I believe everything from about 96 on was Thunderbolt V

[@kennethohm6728]

Cant you just put a hei distributor in

[@obeddiaz9594]

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[@jkoenigmgm8431]

@5:40 Should be the START of the video.

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

can you just get to the topic please

[@ashipshow]

Nah..

[@jamesworsham2312]

Why you got to be so impatient. This man does a great job watch his video and do it yourself or take it to a shop. Don't be hating

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

@@jamesworsham2312 I love how when someone posts on a PUBLIC site, and even sometimes monetizes there content , someone always has something to say, its a free country so far and if iI think its going to slow Im going to say it, I don't need you to tell me what to think , grow up and walk it off, no one was hurt, except maybe a bleeding liberal calm down yourself

[@fixedgear37]

What’s the matter? You find a free video that helps you with something you couldn’t figure out yourself and when you utilize this video you find it not filmed in the way you prefer. You want him to edit the video to show only exactly what you want. Typical internet narcissist.

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

@@fixedgear37 yes thats right