Points and condensor
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Points and condensor
I want to replace both of these. I found an unused box of plug wires in the cab when cleaning it out so I've already installed them. Will be getting some autolite 216s as well.
When searching for parts, I see there is a "vented" option, and a heavy duty version for parts. I took a look inside the distributor and see it only has 1 set of points, but I couldn't see a vent of any sort, but I don't know what I'm looking for.
Both of these say "vented" but are different part numbers:
NAPA AUTO PARTS
NAPA AUTO PARTS
The condensors seem pretty straight forward.
Thanks!
When searching for parts, I see there is a "vented" option, and a heavy duty version for parts. I took a look inside the distributor and see it only has 1 set of points, but I couldn't see a vent of any sort, but I don't know what I'm looking for.
Both of these say "vented" but are different part numbers:
NAPA AUTO PARTS
NAPA AUTO PARTS
The condensors seem pretty straight forward.
Thanks!
Post Fiend
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Most of the modern manufacture points and condenser are junk. They will (often) work, just not for very long. As in hours. Buy quality or NOS, otherwise forget it. Switch over to a Pertronix.
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I'll second the electronic ignition. Looks like stock and performs better than stock could ever have hoped to. When one considers how scarce quality points and condensers are getting, this seems like the obvious choice.
Tuned
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I third what Tedster9 and pbsdaddy stated. Switch to Pertronix ignition and never worry about your points and condenser again! The quality of points and condensers are not too good. It took me weeks to find out my new condenser was bad after I over hauled my engine. Then, even the second one was bad also! Pertronix I went to and never looked back! Had good luck with many of them in different cars and trucks!
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Now beware... if there is a EMF attack or a huge solar flare, those with electronic ignitions won't be able to run your vehicles. Those of us with points will be able to start and run our trucks at least until we run out of gas if the gas pumps aren't working..... maybe I should carry a siphon hose with me.
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While I certainly have experience and understand the advantages of electronic ignitions, I'm trying to get it running on a budget to evaluate what its future with me is. I had a 70s ford with points and I never touched them so I know it can be done. 
However, this information will not be lost on me, and if things go south with old school, I'll convince myself to "splurge". I've got to be hardheaded first.
However, this information will not be lost on me, and if things go south with old school, I'll convince myself to "splurge". I've got to be hardheaded first.
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Now beware... if there is a EMF attack or a huge solar flare, those with electronic ignitions won't be able to run your vehicles. Those of us with points will be able to start and run our trucks at least until we run out of gas if the gas pumps aren't working..... maybe I should carry a siphon hose with me.
And this is why I always have a bicycle in the back of the truck. Take that, you electro-magnetic, sun spotting aliens.
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Now beware... if there is a EMF attack or a huge solar flare, those with electronic ignitions won't be able to run your vehicles. Those of us with points will be able to start and run our trucks at least until we run out of gas if the gas pumps aren't working..... maybe I should carry a siphon hose with me.
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There is a specific set of NAPA points that the Ford Barn guys swear by, I'll see if I can find the number. In general, the good ones are their most expensive.
Here they are: "Standard brand FD8182 points and condenser FD75 are also very good " Also available from Rock Auto, maybe cheaper?
Here they are: "Standard brand FD8182 points and condenser FD75 are also very good " Also available from Rock Auto, maybe cheaper?
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AAHHHHH, the dreaded EMP. A fun, thought provoking read is One Second After, a novel published in 2009. The action takes place in a small NC town. An old Ford product with a points ignition system helps the town folks cope with the many problems while the newer cars and trucks remain immobile.
Oh and by the way I am not a Prepper..... I do not have a years supply of water and non-perishable food in my basement!
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Have you read "Truck: A Love Story " by Michael Perry. It is about a single guy living in the country in the midwest, trying to fix his house up, trying to grow a garden and he finally decides to bite the bullet and fix up his old truck which used to be his daily driver. It has sat in his driveway for years. He is busy with work, garden and the local volunteer fire company. It goes into detail about fixing up the truck with all the problems we have with our trucks. His Brother-in-law is helping him. As he works on the truck, he also works on his social life and both get better. Only thing wrong with the book is that it is an International not a Ford. I recommend it!
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Mr Perry has a few very worthwhile efforts including 'Truck', 'Coop', and 'Population 485'. The corn binder resto elements were certainly a welcome part of the 'Truck' story line. Their solution to the fender rust issue isn't used by most.
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