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Eliminating Thunderbolt IV

SugerShanks

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Hello All, Newbie here with some general guidance needed. I tried to advance search several times but I'm probably missing someone else's post covering this.

I have a '93 SeaRay 180 with the 4.3L Mercruiser engine, My thunderbolt IV ICM is no longer functional, power at the purple wire at the ICM and No power at the White/Red wire coming out of the ICM. The Replacement module is $627 after tax in my area. I am Replacing the Thunderbolt System with a Pertronix marine distributor https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pnx-d207810 that's the link for the one I purchased.

My concern is what modifications do I need to do the wiring other cutting out the Mercruiser ignition control wires out to make this work?
 
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These also work
 
And have seen those burn up as well if you leave the key on.Personally I prefer a points system with mechanical advance only because I grew up with them and hate all the electronic bullsheet they put on the new motors.
 
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