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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 02:43 PM
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Duraspark differences

I just did a duraspark conversion and it turns out I used a duraspark 2 pickup can I use the stock 76 box or do I need to get a duraspark 2 box

The pickup is from an 84 351
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 03:04 PM
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Let me get this straight...you used a DSII stator (AKA pick up coil) in the conversion? A conversion from the DSI?

The DSII came out in mid(?) '76 and used the blue grommet on the ICM. Ford continued this setup well into the 80s.

So I think you're all set if I'm understanding you correctly.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 03:16 PM
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The box was the early 76 kind

The stator and pickup are 84

The truck is a 75 somebody put points in

All with a 74 and earlier distributor
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Rollingscrapmetal
The box was the early 76 kind
You mean the ICM.....and it had the blue grommet?

The stator and pickup are 84
The stator and pick up coil are the same thing....what am I missing?

The truck is a 75 somebody put points in
I think the '75s still had points.....Ok, is the wiring harness from the truck to ICM to distributor hacked to hell or still usable?

All with a 74 and earlier distributor
Ahhhhh.....back to your original question...the stock '76 box (ICM with blue grommet) will work with the DSII.

Wow...you've got quite the compilation of ignition parts! No wonder I'm confused..
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 08:45 PM
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I've always had 74s and 76s so if it was points originally I don't know the wiring isn't there but a box I assume is bad is in there they painted it for some reason

By stator I thought that was the spur looking thing and the pickup the other part in there

It is the blue grommet box by the way
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 08:55 PM
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That "spur" looking thing is the reluctor. 8 teeth, spins around making the stator (pickup coil) either "on" or "off".....basically spark, no spark.

The blue grommeted ICM is from '76 on up.

I think there's some wiring to be done...link courtesy of ultraranger

http://www.americanautowire.com/shop...jigaAnXa8P8HAQ
 
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So are the mismatched parts going to burn anything up
 
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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 01:18 PM
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DuraSpark electronic ignition introduced in 1974, but not all vehicles came with it until 1976.

D4PZ-12A112-A .. Stator aka magnetic pickup coil (Motorcraft DU-1A) / Available from Ford & auto parts stores.

ALL 1974/79 FoMoCo V8's except 1979 LTD/Grand Marquis 351W with EEC (Electronic Engine Control aka onboard computer).
 
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