[DeTomaso] Distributorless Ignition

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

I'll probably just cut one down.

G

>
> MSD used to make a Cleveland specific oil plug/cam sync, part # 8521, but
> they are discontinued and seemingly hard to come by now. I have a new one
> here in a box, but not ready to sell it just yet. I recall David Nunn
> telling me it might not be a straight forward hook up for cam sync as the
> unit uses a sine wave and not square wave signal, which some EFI systems
> struggle with. He knows far more than I on the subject and can chime in.
>
> If it's just oil pump drive then cutting down an capping an old
> distributor is likely the easiest way to go.
>
> Julian
>
>
>
>> Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:41:28 -0500
>> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Distributorless Ignition
>> From: gow2 at rc-tech.net
>> To: julian_kift at hotmail.com
>> CC: mikeldrew at aol.com; gow2 at rc-tech.net; detomaso at realbig.com
>>
>> I'll be driving mine off the crank. I saw a couple people who cut off
>> and
>> capped old distributors. Just wasn't sure of something like that existed
>> otherwise pre done.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Do you want just an oil pump drive or are your looking for a cam sync
>> for
>> > EFI as well?
>> >
>> > Julian
>> >
>> >> From: MikeLDrew at aol.com
>> >> Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:14:35 -0400
>> >> To: gow2 at rc-tech.net; detomaso at realbig.com
>> >> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Distributorless Ignition
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> In a message dated 7/28/12 11 01 35, gow2 at rc-tech.net writes:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> > Is there an aftermarket distributor drive or is everyone just
>> cutting
>> >> up
>> >> > an old distributor?
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> Thomas Tornblom used a gizmo from a late-model Ford
>> something-or-other
>> >> to
>> >> replace his distributor.   I'm sure he'll chime in here shortly. :>)
>> >>
>> >> Mike
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