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Mar 22, 2015 | 07:08 PM

19711969

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Eltronic coil

Dumb question I know but I can't find a electronic distributor for a 71 f100 300 6cyl. I was hoping to find a set including coil. Google has let me down

Mar 22, 2015 | 08:35 PM

Randle

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Dumb question I know but I can't find a electronic distributor for a 71 f100 300 6cyl. I was hoping to find a set including coil. Google has let me down

The most common ignition choices would be PerTronix conversion or a Dura Spark system from a 70's or early 80's Ford.

Mar 22, 2015 | 08:45 PM

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Dumb question I know but I can't find a electronic distributor for a 71 f100 300 6cyl. I was hoping to find a set including coil. Google has let me down

I'm guess by "electronic coil" you're actually talking about a Ford electronic ignition system?

Duraspark ignition came out in 73 but, if you're looking for a (better) Duraspark II ignition system, you'll need to look in the '76-'83 model Ford trucks with a 300 inline six cylinder.

I haven't installed my DS II distributor/module/wiring/coil in my '69 240 yet, but, I have a setup from a Ford truck 300 I got in my local wrecking yard.

There are some modules with Yellow or Red plastic wiring strain reliefs. The one to get is a module with the Blue strain relief.

Duraspark Upgrade

Mar 22, 2015 | 10:36 PM

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Pertronix is best bang for buck IMO

I have ran points, HEI, and pertronix. The HEI was nice, but required some changes. Pertronix uses all stock components and is guaranteed to fit with everything the stock distributor does.