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Is this good (electronic ignition) for CJ5 Hurricane?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Alan28, Feb 24, 2015.

  1. Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    I have seen this advertisment in french press for Jeep : electronic ignition, this goes inside the distributor.
    The brand is John Wisley automotive (click on the image to enlarge) and the french prix is 80 euros, approx 90 $.
    This is for WWII Willys (Godevil engines) but maybe also for Hurricane ?
    And does it work better than the standard igintion system?
    Thanks for advices...

    http://www.jeepvillage.com/index.ph...rtmeta=48&crtsc1=1087&crtsc2=1335&crtsc3=1336
     
  2. Mike C

    Mike C Member

    It looks to be the same idea as a Pertronix Ignitor. I would imagine it would work like one as well. And yes, it should have a better output than the points (add an appropriate coil) and it doesn't change dwell as the points do when they wear. By design it should be a put it in and ignore it piece.
     
  3. Mike C

    Mike C Member

    Even though I know France used the WWII (M201) jeep for years and years, it's still surprising to see the MB/GPW listed from 41-67!
     
  4. Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    The french army h
     
  5. Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    The French army had its last Hotchkiss/Jeep under licence M201 in 1967, and many parts are probably the same. Or so I suppose, I drove one long ago and it was working well.
    Jeep village is probably the biggest in old Jeep; I have been there, they have lot of stock.
    The market for WWII jeeps is a 'luxury' market, lot of people transform thir M201 in a D DAY to make parades.
    If I had the money, I'll buy the 24V WIllys and the M38A1, which is in my opinion the most beautiful.
    They MUTT is nice, but not the same spirit. I accept the 3...