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Mar 31, 2012 | 11:41 PM

ian_ak

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distributor problem 351 windsor

ok i just got done putting in a 1973 351 windsor into my 1977 f150. my truck had a 300 i6 in it before. the distributor that i have now is not electronic. does any one know how i can wire it to not have the electronic ignition or what distributor i need to keep the electronic ignition.

Apr 1, 2012 | 12:01 PM

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any help would help. does any know if a distributor for a 76 with a 351 windsor would work.

Apr 1, 2012 | 12:03 PM

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would i also need a new ignition for a 351 or will the one from in 300 i6 work?

Apr 1, 2012 | 12:15 PM

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Why don't ya just install a Pertronix module? It's simple and dang near bulletproof.

Apr 1, 2012 | 02:13 PM

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if i were to install the pertronix module would it plug into my stock electronic ignition from my 300 i6?

Apr 1, 2012 | 02:22 PM

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The '77 300's distributor will not work in your 351W.

You'll need a Pertronix module for the 351W's non-electronic distributor.

Apr 1, 2012 | 02:58 PM

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i know the distributor will not work. i am wondering if a 76 or so 351 electronic distributor will work on my 73 engine? or how would i wire up the distributor with points to eliminate the electronic ignition.

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Apr 2, 2012 | 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ian_ak

...... the distributor that i have now is not electronic. does any one know how i can wire it ......

If the distributor you have is a points style distributor then hooking it up is simple .

Distributors are basically a switch that tell the coil when to fire .

Most coils need a resistor to drop the voltage .

Power the positive side of the coil - through a hot wire from the ignition switch - through one of those ceramic resistors to the "+" side of the coil . Or buy a $15 14volt coil from the parts store that "does not need a resistor" .

The one wire that comes out of the point style distributor hooks up to the "-" negative side of the coil . When the points close it completes a circuit and tells the coil to fire .

Hooking up an electronic Ford distributor is not hard .

For about $50 including shipping you can buy a complete distributor that only needs a hot wire hooked up . It is an HEI chevy style conversion distributor with built in coil that fits the Ford 351w motor .
The clear cap is cool too .

A 351 Windsor distributor will not interchange with any other motor ( with out mods ) so you will have to get one specifically for the 351w .

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