Sierra Electronic Conversion Kit 18-5292 for Prestolite V-8 Distributors with Snap Down Cap

The Sierra 18-5292 Electronic Conversion Kit converts most Prestolite V-8 distributors equipped with a snap down cap over to electronic ignition, replacing the original breaker-point setup with a more reliable electronic triggering system. Point-style ignitions require periodic adjustment and are prone to wear at the contact points, so this conversion kit is a common upgrade for boat owners looking to reduce maintenance and improve ignition consistency on Prestolite V-8 distributor applications. The kit is designed as a direct fit for the snap down cap style Prestolite distributor housing, so no distributor housing modification is required during installation.

Sierra engineers this conversion kit to meet or exceed the performance of the original equipment component it upgrades, and it is built to withstand the demands of the marine environment. As with all Sierra parts, it is backed by Sierra's warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials for the useful life of the product.

Specifications

• Brand: Sierra
• Manufacturer Part Number: 18-5292
• Product Type: Electronic Conversion Kit
• Color: White
• Weight: 0.15 pounds
• UPC: 808282225667

Fitment

• Most Prestolite V-8 distributors with snap down cap

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Sierra 18-5292 Electronic Conversion Kit fit? The Sierra 18-5292 fits most Prestolite V-8 distributors that use a snap down cap.

What does this kit do? It converts a Prestolite V-8 distributor with a snap down cap from a breaker-point ignition to an electronic ignition system, part number 18-5292 from Sierra.

How much does the 18-5292 kit weigh? 0.15 pounds, per Sierra's published specification for the 18-5292 Electronic Conversion Kit.

What color is the Sierra 18-5292 kit? The kit is white.

Is this a genuine Sierra part or an aftermarket copy? The 18-5292 is a genuine Sierra part, manufactured under Sierra's own part number and backed by Sierra's warranty.

Will this work on a distributor without a snap down cap? No. The Sierra 18-5292 is designed specifically for Prestolite V-8 distributors with a snap down cap; distributors with a different cap style are not covered by this kit.

Does installing the 18-5292 require modifying the distributor housing? No modification to the distributor housing is required since the kit is built to fit the snap down cap style Prestolite housing directly.

What is the warranty on the Sierra 18-5292? Sierra warrants the 18-5292 Electronic Conversion Kit to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for the useful life of the product, with repair or replacement provided if it fails to meet that warranty.

Why upgrade to an electronic conversion kit instead of keeping points? Breaker-point ignitions need periodic adjustment and wear at the contact points over time; the 18-5292 electronic conversion kit removes that maintenance point by replacing the points-based triggering with an electronic system.

Is the Sierra 18-5292 designed for marine use? Yes, it is engineered by Sierra to withstand the marine environment while meeting or exceeding the performance of the original ignition component it replaces.