Distributorless CFI???

[Clare Snyder]

Fredric Fitzgearld wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> First, let me say that I'm amazed at the accumulative knowledge of this
> list.  It is am honor to be on this list, at all.   :)
> 
> Now, forgive me if this seems like a stupid question but I haven't found
> answers in the archives.
> 
> I understand that the computer on a '85 Merc 302 (CFI) communicates with
> the distributor, in some way.  Is there a way to fool the computer into
> thinking that the distributor is there so I can use my stock electronic
> ignition?
> 
> Ideally, I would like to use my performer intake, stock '70ish ignition,
> and '85 CFI on my '66 289.  Is it possible to use just the fuel stuff
> and fool the other inputs into thinking everything is fine?  I'm even
> willing to make manual adjustments on the fly, with tuning pots, if it's
> possible.  IMO, it's better then a carb, by a far cry.
> 
> Any other help, or comments, are welcome.
> 
> Thanks for the tolerance,
> 
> FEF
> 
> 
Went back to the archives to get this -
Use the '85 302 ignition on the 289. The CFI is pulsed by the ignition.
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