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Electronic Ignition enquiry

I have an old 1978 Yale GPO50. which has had a hard life but it is still chugging away. The biggest issue I have is the ignition, it is mainly used on dusty dirt and I am forever pulling apart the distributer and cleaning it out because its running rough. Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket electronic ignition for these old girls. I think it has the Mazda FE engine but can't really see any distinguishing markers, no idea what disi it uses, any help would be muchly appreciated.

Cheers

Nick
Wagga Wagga, Australia
  • Posted 8 Nov 2023 21:20
  • By Nick_Shepherd
  • joined 7 Nov'23 - 1 message
  • New South Wales, Australia
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There is a unit I used years ago you can purchase from Amazon it is called ignitor point replacement
I've used on older lifts even older cars
A 1949 chevy actually and a 1964 Malibu
It is easy install and works great no more points
  • Posted 9 Nov 2023 07:01
  • By John_Bradley
  • joined 10 Aug'22 - 268 messages
  • Texas, United States
Jb69

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