Distributor Assistance
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Distributor Assistance
So I picked up my 66 F100 w/ 352 FE engine about two weeks ago. I finally took it for a quick spin last night and had a few issues with the engine performance. The idle is sticking occasionally, and it seems to stumble occasionally under power. While poking around under the hood, we noticed that the dist. cap is loose and missing an o-ring seal.
I'm looking to know if this is the OEM distributor or if not, what I have. As you can see, it's quite rusty in there, i'm sure that's not helping too much either.
Also, in the 3rd pic below, there is a red wire with a elbow connector on it that goes to nothing. Any idea what this is for?
Thanks in advance
I'm looking to know if this is the OEM distributor or if not, what I have. As you can see, it's quite rusty in there, i'm sure that's not helping too much either.
Also, in the 3rd pic below, there is a red wire with a elbow connector on it that goes to nothing. Any idea what this is for?
Thanks in advance
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Are you sure it is red? I'm looking at your first picture where the wire goes past the coil and right at the lower edge of that picture the wire appears white from here.
Oil pressure sensor if it is predominantly white.
Chad
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Oil pressure sensor if it is predominantly white.
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Dizzy has an ID number stamped on the curved section of the base...just below the cap, post what it is.
"Red" wire may be this: C0LF-12250-A .. Resistor Wire-Ignition Coil (Motorcraft DY-37) / Obsolete ~ Available NOS & from auto parts stores.
61.49" long / Color coded pink / 1.30-1.40 ohms resistance / #20 gauge wire // 1960/70 all FoMoCo vehicles.
"Red" wire may be this: C0LF-12250-A .. Resistor Wire-Ignition Coil (Motorcraft DY-37) / Obsolete ~ Available NOS & from auto parts stores.
61.49" long / Color coded pink / 1.30-1.40 ohms resistance / #20 gauge wire // 1960/70 all FoMoCo vehicles.
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I can see some of the P/N with a mirror, it's definitely a Ford part.
Has a 12127 in it, see photo. If I can find a smaller mirror maybe I can figure out the rest.
Has a 12127 in it, see photo. If I can find a smaller mirror maybe I can figure out the rest.
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Example 1965/66 F100/350 352: C5TF-12127-A
Points, condenser, rotor, cap same ALL 1958/73 V8's, 1974/75 V8's without DuraSpark electronic ignition.
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Thanks Bill, that's definitely the part number, can make it out with enough wiggling of the mirror.
I can only assume the cap should not be flopping around as much as it is. Also, should I be worried about the rust in there, or is it just the contacts that I need be concerned with? Any recommendation on if I should pick up a whole new unit vs. just the the cap and rotor?
I can only assume the cap should not be flopping around as much as it is. Also, should I be worried about the rust in there, or is it just the contacts that I need be concerned with? Any recommendation on if I should pick up a whole new unit vs. just the the cap and rotor?
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No resistor wire
Dizzy has an ID number stamped on the curved section of the base...just below the cap, post what it is.
"Red" wire may be this: C0LF-12250-A .. Resistor Wire-Ignition Coil (Motorcraft DY-37) / Obsolete ~ Available NOS & from auto parts stores.
61.49" long / Color coded pink / 1.30-1.40 ohms resistance / #20 gauge wire // 1960/70 all FoMoCo vehicles.
"Red" wire may be this: C0LF-12250-A .. Resistor Wire-Ignition Coil (Motorcraft DY-37) / Obsolete ~ Available NOS & from auto parts stores.
61.49" long / Color coded pink / 1.30-1.40 ohms resistance / #20 gauge wire // 1960/70 all FoMoCo vehicles.
CJ06SLT you definitely need a resistor in the circuit.
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Thanks folks. Looks like the search is on for a new dizzy.
KO1960, are you referring to electronic ignition like the Pertronix Ignitor
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...-size/5-8l-352
or like the Accel or MSD points eliminator?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...view/make/ford
Sorry for all the questions, I think my only car without EFI was an '85 Accord
KO1960, are you referring to electronic ignition like the Pertronix Ignitor
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...-size/5-8l-352
or like the Accel or MSD points eliminator?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...view/make/ford
Sorry for all the questions, I think my only car without EFI was an '85 Accord
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KO1960 - Just ordered up all of these. Did the Pertronix with the 40k coil. Napa should have my dizzy tomorrow.
Hopefully I can get everything in and installed on Friday and I'll report back on how she's running.
Hopefully I can get everything in and installed on Friday and I'll report back on how she's running.