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I want to replace my points distributor. I have a duraspark dizzy, and the control module with the blue grommet. I do not have any wiring to go with it. Would it be easy to wire up? Should I look for a harness in the junk yard? Can someone tell me what wires go where?
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Just do a search in this forum for Duraspark. So much has been written about this particular conversion no real need to write more eh?
Another quick way is to log on at Checkerauto and look up all the part numbers you'll need.
(distributor, module) and either go to the junkyard and snag the harness or make your own.
Josh
Another quick way is to log on at Checkerauto and look up all the part numbers you'll need.
(distributor, module) and either go to the junkyard and snag the harness or make your own.
Josh
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OOOOHH, you said a bad word. I work for Carquest. I have all the parts, I just need to know where the wires go (power ground etc.). I have done a search for duraspark in this forum, all I got was people saying that there was a tech article on it but I could not find it.
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Well, I have to comment, I don't like the way MustangSteve does it. He powers the module AFTER the resistance wire which means the unit gets a pulsating power from 6 to 12 volts everytime the coil fires.
You really should hook up the red wire to +12 volts.
Barry
You really should hook up the red wire to +12 volts.
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Not to start a brand war, but you can use a GM 4 pin module also. Standard Ign. # LX301/NAPA # TP45...Easier to hook up and cheaper than the Ford unit. I did it to my old '69 Mustang a few years back & it works just as good. At least if you buy it at a parts store it was never used on a GM.
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So does the Mopar "orange" module.
I also agree, do not splice the wire into the resister wire, take power from the ALT or electric choke.
Josh
I also agree, do not splice the wire into the resister wire, take power from the ALT or electric choke.
Josh
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Car Quest is cool! Core the distributor and install a Pertronix Ignitor. With your employee discount all that should cost less than 50 bucks. Add the adapter. flat cap, 8mm wires and a set of platnium plugs and run heck out of it.
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