I've been running a one wire Dizzy system and "just not happy" with it.
Continuously pinging under load (does have vac advance) but this is the second dizzy. The first on fell apart and started back firing through the carb and stopped working, manufacturer said the weights "sized" and sent me another one.

This on is starting to break-up under load, just as the first one did.

So is there a kit to set up a Duraspark II system?

This is a non-computer, 351, with an Edelbrock 4v carb and intake.
Looking for the:

Duraspark II dizzy,
Ignition Module
Regulator?
Wiring harness
Coil

What else do I need?
Is there is a way to use the TFI style High voltage coil on the duraspark system?
Thanks

 

If you have to get a dist what if you went old school and got a remanf. point dist. and installed a PerTronix module for a point-less dist.?


I would think wiring would be easier than the DS II dist. & box & wiring.


I think the MSD RTR (ready to run) dist. is a lot of money but think you can get them in a large cap to stop cross fire if that is what you want.
Dave ----

 

The TFI coil has too low resistance and will cause the transistors in a DSII module to fail.

I don't know of any 'kit' with all the components, and afaict the distributor plug is unobtainable, except in the $$$ Painful harness.

My truck is 30 years old and it was the last DuraSpark vehicle available.
No wonder parts are becoming difficult to find.

 

I do have one for sale here in Canada but the shipping cost to the US (or anywhere) would be insane.

Duraspark-DurasparkII Conversion Kit | classic cars | Markham / York Region | Kijiji

Feel free to PM me privately.

 

You can buy all that stuff in the store reman or new except the wiring. Here's some places in Connecticut that might have the wiring.
I plugged in a 1980 ignition module, and you can see a car or two came up. Any car or truck, 4 cyl, 6 cyl, 8 cyl, Ford Lincoln Mercury will work for the module and the wiring. Just make sure it has a blue module. If you can get a motorcraft module in the junkyard grab it. I figured if they had the module, they may have the car or truck still in the yard with the wiring. You just need the wiring between the dist and the module.

1977
Engine Computer
Mercury Comet IGNITION CONTROL, FEDERAL-???? A 11130 $100 South Windsor Auto Parts, Inc. USA-CT(East-Windsor) E-mail 1-800-562-0137
1990
Engine Computer
Ford Bronco Full Size Ignition Cont, 8-351W (5.8L), Fed A 11245 $70 Jordan Used Auto Parts USA-CT(Preston) Request_Quote 860-887-2800 Request_Insurance_Quote
1983
Engine Computer
Lincoln Continental 8CY,AOD, UNDER HOOD,3 BY 2 PLUGS A 090100 $40 George's Auto Parts USA-CT(Bridgeport) Request_Quote 1-203-335-9665 / 1-800-446-2244 Request_Insurance_Quote
1977
Engine Computer
Lincoln RECENT NEW REPLACEMENT, TESTED A 140763 $35 Mark's Auto Parts, Inc. USA-CT(East-Granby) Request_Quote 1-800-842-7490 Request_Insurance_Quote
1980
Engine Computer
Ford Truck 350 RUN TESTED A 154546 $35 Coutu Truck Country USA-CT(Willimantic) Request_Quote 1-800-852-6004 Request_Insurance_Quote
1986
Engine Computer
Ford Truck 350 RUN TESTED A 144279 $35 Coutu Truck Country USA-CT(Willimantic) Request_Quote 1-800-852-6004 Request_Insurance_Quote
1987
Engine Computer
Ford Truck F250 Ignition Cont, 8-351W (5.8L), exc. High Altitude,5.8L,AUTO TRANS-72K A Z30809 $25.09 Webster's Used Auto Parts USA-CT(Terryville) Request_Quote 1-800-692-1231 Request_Insurance_Quote
1982
Engine Computer
Ford E150 Van D9VZ 2A199 BLUE PLUG A X20706 $25.09 Webster's Used Auto Parts USA-CT(Terryville) Request_Quote 1-800-692-1231 Request_Insurance_Quote
1979
Engine Computer
Mercury Cougar 302, UNDER 117, 4 X 2 PLUG A 090250 $Call George's Auto Parts USA-CT(Bridgeport) Request_Quote 1-203-335-9665 / 1-800-446-2244 Request_Insurance_Quote
1987
Engine Computer
Ford Truck F150 6 MO WARRANTY, 01/87,5.8L,AOD,IGN CONT, W (5.8L), EXC 0855P4 $45 East Coast Auto Salvage, Inc USA-CT(Higganum) Request_Quote 1-800-231-9121 Request_Insurance_Quote
1978
Engine Computer
Ford LTD II Ranchero 302 IGN BOX 150611 $35 Alberts Used Auto Parts USA-CT(Thomaston) E-mail 1-800-560-0760
1985
Engine Computer
Ford Truck 350 351W,C6 154549 $35 Coutu Truck Country USA-CT(Willimantic) Request_Quote 1-800-852-6004 Request_Insurance_Quote
1982
Engine Computer
Ford Truck 150 DURA SPARK 134040 $35 Coutu Truck Country USA-CT(Willimantic) Request_Quote 1-800-852-6004 Request_Insurance_Quote
1976
Engine Computer
Ford Truck F350 AT,4BL,7.5 140061 $Call Tom's Used Auto Parts USA-CT(Bristol) Request_Quote 860-582-7056 & 800-824-0025 Request_Insurance_Quote
1983
Engine Computer
Ford Truck F350 4SP,2BL,5.8 140054 $Call Tom's Used Auto Parts USA-CT(Bristol) Request_Quote 860-582-7056 & 800-824-0025 Request_Insurance_Quote

 

A conversion wiring harness is available from several sources.

Painless Wiring is $150.00.

Harness Electrical Connectors-

On the actual connectors themselves, you will see a Part I.D. No. They may still cross in the FORD CDP and may still be available. You have to re-pin them. They sold well as they became brittle and broke easily when changing out.

 

Can you adjust the vacuum advance canister (the ones with the hex shape at the vacuum nipple are adjustable)?
What is your total timing (initial + advanced)?
Can you back off on the timing some?


What brand dizzy did you buy - if it cheaply made and not recommended we want to be aware and stay away from that brand.

 

Hi all
Went back to duraspark back in November, and have not had any issues since!
The one-wire system I got was from Skip White Racing.

1st one "seized" (that's what they said) after about one season of driving, the second started to pop and spit just like the first one did before dying, so out it went. Found a harness in a bone yard in PA, and got a new dizzy, had it tuned for my truck, and couple of NOS modules and off to the races..... been fine ever since.

 

The one shown on evilBay is for a 4.9L isn't it?

 

DuraSpark ignition modules identified by a colored plastic grommet above where the wires feed out.

1U2Z-12A199-AA (replaced D6AZ-12A199-A & B; D9VZ-12A199-A) .. DuraSpark II Ignition Module - blue plastic grommet (Motorcraft DY-893) / Available from Ford.

Myriad 1976/89 FoMoCo I-6 & V8 vehicles.

 

Yes.

(I apologize if it looks like I've hijacked this thread. Pls PM me privately if interested)

 

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You haven't hi-jacked anything. Just wondering if you had the 351 kit and showed the wrong picture.

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