Duraspark II Conversion - How To
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Make a New DSII Harness
The main point of using Weatherpak Connectors or new aftermarket Ford connectors is to insure reliable, dependable connections. I think Weatherpak Connectors produce a neater, more professional looking job than the Ford connectors. 30+ year old connectors and associated wiring are way past the point in time that they can be relied upon. New wiring and connectors is best (in my opinion).
Replacement Ford type connectors can be purchased from many auto supply places, as well as Rock Auto (my favorite). Good luck,....jack
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Cut and splice! Yes, the Weatherpak idea is not for everyone - but my 20 years in GM parts and custom motorcycle wiring has me a bit biased. This is my first Ford, but I've always noticed over the years how easy it was (for me) to always break the lock tabs on Ford electrical connectors or how it always took three screwdrivers to release the darn things! So, that's the reason I'm using these on mine - but someone else making their own harness should still keep in mind the value of a good electrical connection. It's one thing to connect the two points correctly, but if both terminals aren't crimped and/or soldered firmly and properly, you may spend more time diagnosing than it's worth as opposed to finding and buying a correct harness.
I'm really not trying to talk anyone out of making their own harness - because it really is within anyone's ability - but I wanted to offer some points of view to use in your own design process (and yes, I may have a little OCD!) Russ
I'm really not trying to talk anyone out of making their own harness - because it really is within anyone's ability - but I wanted to offer some points of view to use in your own design process (and yes, I may have a little OCD!) Russ
#169
I'm in the process of converting my duraspark installs to weatherpak connectors..along with any new "spare" I will have on a road trip, that way..it will still be "plug'n play"...
#171
Info on how to use the DS2 harness you currently have is here...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-150-woes.html
You will just cut the coil positive wire near the gray square plug and splice it to your current harness. The rest will just plug in.
Jim
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-150-woes.html
You will just cut the coil positive wire near the gray square plug and splice it to your current harness. The rest will just plug in.
Jim
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