Replacing Distributor Cap w/ Electronic Ignition?

My '79 Correct Craft Mustang got increasingly difficult to start, and I took it to the White Lake Marine people in Durham, It would crank great, but never catch. They say they get absolutely nothing out of the distributor.

They're saying that you can't get parts for distributors anymore, and the fix is to retrofit the engine with an electronic ignition.   This seems a little extreme, but they've got a good reputation.

Has anybody else done this or had it done? I'd love to hear from you if so.


-Boyce

I'm guessing there may have been a miscommunication in this conversation?    might be worth checking in again to make sure of what they are telling you. Some mechanics like the EI modules as they are simple, but that doesn't mean that you have to (or want to) replace the points system.    There are varied opinions on which is better, but your mechanic shouldn't tell you they cant get parts that are readily available. If you really did understand correctly, ask them if they need you to buy parts from their competition?
Mallory Tune up parts at SkiDIM
NautiqueParts tune up kits (isn't NP a white lake Entity?)

When I switched my 85 to electronic ignition it never started easier or ran better.

Chuck

Maybe dizzy has bad ground, that would fail the spark.

start easier and run better probably