Not sure if anyone can help with the question, but looking to replace the points with duraspark distributor. Have a 65, 390 in my F100. According to my Hollander interchange book, at least as best as i can determine, the electronic ignition for 390ci was primarilty available in the mid 70's truck. Came across an electronic distributor where seller indicates it will work for 390, and 428 application. Got a number of Dozf12131a17, but unable to confirm application in my Hollander book.

A novice and not sure what can be switched, or swapped in the FE family. Intend to hit the salvage yard again tomorrow. Have an open exchange receipt for the electronic distributor thru salvage yard. If i can expand my search to the other FE size engines may be able to locate and bring this to conclusion.

Any input or suggestions would be appreciated.

thanx,
dave

 

look for electronic dizzys from a 360 or 390. The electronic came out in 1975. That gives you 75 and 76 models with 360s and 390s.

 

i guess they may have been out in 1974.

 

Also ran that # thru motorcraft web site part identifier and could not locate application. Darn, was hoping had some other engines to choose from. Yes, according to Hollander, primarily trucks, 74 thru 76.

Thanks again,
dave

 

Dave:
If your part numbers are for an FE dizzy (360-428), it will work in your motor. I have one at home and will check the numbers on it for you this eve. Also call your local parts store and see if you can extract a factory number out of them.... Call looking for the electronic distributor/number for a 76' 360.

--Mike

 

Thank you, really appreciate the input. According to my Hollander, the 360, and 390 electronic ignition reference #'s start with either D4,D5, or D6 number. Does not make reference to the 428 application but as noted above, not familiar with the FE family. Have since found another seller who list electronic distributor and indicated will fit all the FE family engines. I suffer from tunnel vision and if not listed in my book then i question it. Have been dealing with most of the local parts stores in my area and amazes me how little they know. Will be leaving soon to see if can locate and use the return receipt.

Appreciate everyone's input,
dave

 

I would have to say your 428 reference is not listed as they ended their run in passenger cars around 71. That said, the distributor will still fit because the FE engines were the same. The 390 in your truck is not a factory install and you must also account for that in your quests. The electronic distributors did not come to the market untill the mid seventies and then the FE was used in the truck lines. Plenty to take into consideration when parts shopping and you will find that the parts people know even less than you can imagine. most of the time I ask them to bring three or four parts to the counter so I can select the correct one.... And the books will also be incorrect as they generalize and assume.
I'll get you the numbers tonight, but if you have a non-Duraspark distributor to bring with you to get the new one, the housings/shafts/drives will be the same, just the internals are different.
--Mike

 

Believe the search is over. Just returned from salvage yard excursion. Inadvertently came across a distributor that was setting in compartment where engine had been remove. Ironically, it has the same number as the distributer i had questions about noted above. Commenced to canvass the salvage yard until came across another 360/390 engine, low and behold it fit. Looks like it has been reconditioned recently, so likely hold off using as core and see how it works in vehicle.

Want to thank everyone for the info.

dave

 

hey dave what did you get the dizzy out of and what is the year code? ex D5
The dizzys swap between all motors on the fe but production stopped in 1971, and the 360 and 390 were the only motors used to 1976 in trucks or anything. i don't know how you could have a 1970 part number unless the remanu replaced points with electronic setup.

 

Not sure what year truck it came out of. It was setting in the engine compartment of what i believe was a 76 truck, but not certain. After reading responses, now see the number is likely a point dizzy that was converted to electronic by the remanufacturer. According to sales person, the remanufacturer will accept the point dizzy for core then convert them to electronic. Compared the 2 dizzys at salvage yard and looked identical, sets flush on the block. Will compare with dizzy currently in my truck tomorrow. My Hollander does'nt have a listing for that dizzy, point or otherwise. Would seem there would be a source to confirm that dizzy is for an FE application.

Thanks again for the input,

dave

 

nothing in the part number confirms an fe application. I'm sure it will work for you and i kinda figured the remanufacturs switched them to electronic which is better anyway. The duraspark system will easyily outperform points.

 

Okay, will stay with the duraspark ll for awhile then swap the module for msd igniter. zoom zoom

dave

 

Napa lists a # NRD 482877 for a 76 with 390. It does not include a pickup module tho. Sometimes I find it is easier just to go to a parts store and pay the core charge to get a part than it is to search thru the yards for one. It is not as much fun tho and you don't get to find other goodies that you didn't know you needed.

 

Eric, totally agree. originally salvaged electronic dizzy for another 65 with a 302. Later exchanged the point dizzy for remanufactured, in mean time, returned the other dizzy and have been stuck w/ the refund receipt for months. Found that i paid more than if purchased a remanufactured. Should have cut my loses and used for a core then and saved the cost of the gas. As indicated, appears the dizzy was replaced recently. Tempted but will probably replace to be sure. Thank you for the replacement number. Likely will be some time before i get an urge for some salvage shopping.

dave