Delco6CYL Ready-Fire Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit

Description

Why Upgrade to Ready Fire?

Traditional points systems are prone to wear and timing drift, reducing engine power, fuel efficiency, and reliability. The Delco 6CYL Ready Fire Ignition Kit eliminates these issues with solid-state technology for a stronger, consistent spark.

Key Features

• Replaces points and condenser with  solid-state electronics
• Delivers higher voltage to spark plugs for  better performance
• Maintenance-free  – set it and forget it
• Faster starts, smoother idling, and cleaner emissions
• Longer spark plug life and improved fuel economy
• Encased in high-temp thermoplastic for durability
• Easy installation – fits completely under the distributor cap
• Stealth upgrade  – maintains stock engine appearance

Upgrade your 6-cylinder Delco centrifugal-advance distributor with the Delco6CYL Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit. This kit replaces the entire breaker plate, eliminating the need for points and condenser, resulting in a more reliable and maintenance-free ignition system.

Compatibility

The Delco6CYL kit is designed for 6-cylinder Delco distributors with centrifugal advance mechanisms and screw-down distributor caps. It is not suitable for vacuum-advance distributors or those with clip-down caps. Before purchasing, compare your distributor’s points and breaker plate to the provided images to ensure compatibility.

Applications

This kit is compatible with various industrial and marine engines. Below is a list of compatible makes, models, and distributor part numbers:

• Allis-Chalmers
  • 1962 6-Cylinder 701 Power Unit (Continental F245 engine), Delco 1111310
• Terex Division (G.M.C.)
  • 1972 6-Cylinder 540, 600, 670, 760-P, 860-P, 960-PLT, Delco 1112444
  • 1972 6-Cylinder V-30, 40, 41, 50, 51, 60, Delco 1112444
• Towmotor
  • 1962 6-Cylinder Lift Truck; 850, 950, Delco 1112622, 630
  • 1972 6-Cylinder Continental F227 engine, Delco 1112444
  • 1972 6-Cylinder Lift Truck; 540, 600, 670, 760P, 860P, 960PLT, Delco 1112444
  • 1972 6-Cylinder V30, 40, 41, 50, 51, 60, Delco 1112444
• Waukesha
  • 1963-66 6-Cylinder 190, Delco 1112682
  • 1967-70 6-Cylinder 265G, 283, Delco 1112682
  • 1968-70 6-Cylinder 320G, LPG, Delco 1112687, 696
  • 1968-73 6-Cylinder F-554G Standard, Delco 1112465
  • 1968-82 6-Cylinder F-817G, F1197G Standard, Delco 1112465
  • 6-Cylinder 135GZ, Delco 1112462
  • 6-Cylinder 195GK, F320G, Delco 1112687
• White
  • 1969-74 6-Cylinder MA20 thru MA100, WC-20, 30, 40, 50, Delco 1112444
  • 1975-81 6-Cylinder MA60H, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120 Lift Truck, Delco 1112444
• Marine Applications
  • Mercruiser (Mercury Marine)
    • 6-Cylinder 140, From Serial 1538930 to 1725960, Delco
    • 6-Cylinder 150, From Serial 1666495 to 2048046, Delco
    • 6-Cylinder 160, From Serial 2048022 to 2770031, Delco
    • 6-Cylinder 165, From Serial 2770032, Delco
    • 6-Cylinder Alpha 1/120-140, From Serial 6229718, Delco
    • 6-Cylinder 200, From Serial 2453769 to 2712072, Delco
  • OMC
    • 1964-66 6-Cylinder 150 HP, Delco 1110309, 1110322
    • 1972-76 6-Cylinder 165 HP, Delco 980156

Installation Instructions

1. Preparation
   • Ensure the engine is off and the battery is disconnected.
   • Remove the distributor cap and rotor.
2. Remove Existing Components
   • Take out the points, condenser, and the entire breaker plate assembly.
3. Install the Delco6CYL Kit
   • Place the new electronic ignition module where the breaker plate was located.
   • Secure it using the provided hardware.
4. Wiring
   • Connect the red wire from the module to the positive (+) terminal of the ignition coil.
   • Attach the black wire from the module to the negative (-) terminal of the ignition coil.
5. Final Steps
   • Reinstall the rotor and distributor cap.
   • Reconnect the battery.
   • Start the engine to verify proper installation.

Important Notes

• Coil Compatibility: The Delco6CYL ignition kit must be used with a coil that has a minimum of 1.5 Ohms primary resistance.
• Voltage Check: Ensure that the charging system voltage, measured at the coil’s positive terminal, does not exceed 13.9 volts at any RPM level. If it does, a 1.0-1.7 Ohm ballast resistor must be wired between the coil’s positive terminal and the ignition module’s red wire.

By upgrading to the Delco6CYL Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit, you’ll experience improved engine performance, easier starts, and reduced maintenance.

VERY IMPORTANT — BEFORE ORDERING:

Some distributors of vehicles, boats, etc. may differ, according to whether the stock distributor is still in place or a replacement distributor has been installed. Some otherwise similar or identical engines use different distributor brands and/or different distributor part numbers. We need your distributor’s brand name, distributor part number and number of engine cylinders to ensure that the electronic ignition conversion kit is the correct one for your particular distributor.

If your distributor part number, normally found on the side of the distributor body, is not among those listed on the relevant web page, chances are, the Ready-Fire ignition conversion kit won’t fit your distributor.

It’s imperative that we know your distributor’s brand name, distributor part number and the number of cylinders of your engine. You may need to remove the distributor temporarily, so that you can read the distributor part number from the side of the distributor body. Usually, the side of your distributor will be covered with oil and dirt, so you’ll need to clean it to find the distributor brand name and exact part number.

We can guarantee only that each of our ignition kits will fit a distributor with one of the distributor part numbers listed on its relevant web page. Otherwise, it likely won’t fit. Ready-Fire ignition kits require a 12-volt, negative ground (earth) electrical system.

If you order the wrong electronic ignition conversion kit for your distributor, you’ll need to return it to us, via US Postal Service mail within 30 days from date of purchase. If the ignition kit is in perfect, unused condition, we can accept it as a returned item, within 30 days of purchase, and provide a refund to your PayPal account, less a 20% restocking fee and any international shipping fees, etc., but only if the ignition kit is in pristine, unused condition. Buyer is responsible for shipping and other costs to return the product for credit or exchange.

For more details and to place an order, visit www.ready-fire.com.