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Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition

One Wire. Zero Points.

Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition
Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit

The Breakerless SE allows you to convert any 1957 to 1974 GM, AMC or Jeep V8 breaker point type distributor (with a windowed type distributor cap) to a reliable solid-state electronic ignition. By utilizing a fully integrated trigger and power module, the entire ignition fits completely inside the distributor. Unlike competitive systems though, no additional wires protrude from the distributor, only the original points wire. The result is a state-of-the-art ignition with an absolutely stock appearance.

M&H Part Number: 38131

$189.00

Want to dig deeper before you order? Our dedicated Breakerless SE site covers everything from step by step installation to troubleshooting.

Legal for use on emission controlled vehicles in all 50 States. CARB EO D-275-1
Hall Effect Rotary-Vane Sensor

Unlike optical systems, the Magnetic Hall Effect sensor is unaffected by oil, dirt or other contaminants.

Over-Voltage Protected

Prevents damage from high amp battery chargers, reversed battery cables or improper wiring.

Active dwell control

Helps maintain high RPM spark energy while reducing coil heating at idle.

Auto Shut-Off

Prevents coil damage or a dead battery if the ignition switch is accidentally left on.

How Does the Breakerless SE Compare to Other Electronic Ignition Conversion Kits

Feature Comparison Breakerless SE Competitor 1 Competitor 2
Hooks up with only the original points wire to maintain stock appearance and simplify wiring. Yes No, Uses 2 Wires No, Uses 3 Wires
Protected against over-current damage due to improper wiring, coil type, or shorted circuits. Yes No No
Installs without removal, disassembly, or modification of the distributor. Yes No No
Auto key-off standby mode to protect ignition coil and battery. Yes No No
Fully encapsulated circuitry for moisture and vibration protection. Yes Yes No
Reversed battery protection. Yes No Yes
Works with any type of spark plug wire. Yes Yes No
Sensor technology Hall Effect Hall Effect Optical
Trigger method Rotary Vane Flying Magnet Rotary Vane
Warranty 3 Years 2-1/2 Years 1 Year

Electrical Specifications

Specification Value
Operating temperature range (continuous) -20°C to 125°C (-4°F to 257°F)
Operating temperature (short term) 150°C (302°F) 1
Operating voltage range (nominal) 6 to 18VDC
Operating voltage (max) 350 VDC 2
Nominal coil current 4A 3
Maximum coil current 6A (internally limited) 4
Standby current 10mA
Standby time-out period <.5 sec.
Minimum engine RPM 15
Maximum engine RPM >7500
Weight 41 grams (1.46 oz.)

1 Usually less than 15 minutes. Longer operation at this temperature may shorten the life of the unit.

2 Voltage to the coil must be limited such that coil primary current falls within safe operating parameters for the coil. At no time should coil voltage be such that primary current exceeds 6 amps continuous.

3 For 12 volt systems with 3-ohms coil primary resistance.

4 Short term overload protection only. Not intended to replace proper coil primary resistance.

The Ideal Coil Companion

Pair the Breakerless SE with our Restoration Plus Series GM Ignition Coil for a factory-correct look built to handle the demands of electronic ignition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition requires only one wire to operate, your existing original black wire that runs from the points in the distributor to the ignition coil. This not only simplifies installation but preserves the stock appearance of the original factory wiring and distributor. Similar ignition conversion systems on the market use two or three wires to operate, making installation more difficult and creating a non-stock appearance in your engine compartment.

The Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition Kit comes with everything you will need to complete your installation. The kit includes 1 module, 1 two-piece vane assembly, all necessary mounting hardware, and a comprehensive instruction sheet.

Installation is easy. The entire system can typically be installed in less than 30 minutes.

There is no need to remove the distributor. The Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition Kit is easily installed with the distributor in the vehicle. The entire system can be installed by most shade tree mechanics in less than 30 minutes.

The Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition is compatible with factory and aftermarket tachs. A tach filter should not be required. However, if one was originally installed in the vehicle, it should be left in place. Some low cost imported and reproduction tachometers do a poor job of triggering from the coil negative signal and may require additional filtering to prevent erratic or inaccurate readings. The tachometer manufacturer should be contacted to resolve these types of problems.

The Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition Kit is designed to be used with 1957 to 1974 GM, AMC, or Jeep V8 breaker point type distributors with windowed style distributor caps.

The Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition is compatible with all original and stock GM coils. Most aftermarket and high performance coils are compatible as well. Be sure to follow the coil manufacturer's installation instructions carefully whenever installing a new coil.

The Ideal Coil Companion: Pair the Breakerless SE with our Restoration Plus Series GM Ignition Coil for a factory-correct look built to handle the demands of electronic ignition.

Fits The Following Vehicles
YearModelApplicationInfo
1965AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974AMCFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967CamaroFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968CamaroFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969CamaroFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970CamaroFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971CamaroFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972CamaroFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973CamaroFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974CamaroFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1964ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1965ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974ChevelleFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1962Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1963Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1964Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1965Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974Chevy II-NovaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1955Chevy PassengerFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1956Chevy PassengerFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1957Chevy PassengerFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1957Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1958Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1959Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1960Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1961Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1962Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1963Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1964Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1965Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974Chevy TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1957CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1958CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1959CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1960CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1961CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1962CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1963CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1964CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1965CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974CorvetteFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1964CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1965CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974CutlassFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967FirebirdFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968FirebirdFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969FirebirdFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970FirebirdFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971FirebirdFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972FirebirdFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973FirebirdFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974FirebirdFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967GMC TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968GMC TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969GMC TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970GMC TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971GMC TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972GMC TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973GMC TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974GMC TruckFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1961GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1962GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1963GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1964GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1965GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974GTOFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1958ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1959ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1960ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1961ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1962ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1963ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1964ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1965ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974ImpalaFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1957Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1958Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1959Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1960Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1961Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1962Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1963Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1964Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1965Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974Pontiac FullsizeFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1964SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1965SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1966SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1967SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1968SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1969SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1970SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1971SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1972SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1973SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap
1974SkylarkFor 1957-74 Breaker Point Distributors With Windowed Type Distributor Cap