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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 11:06 AM
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Distributor for 78 ford

Looking for be best replacement distributor for 1978 Ford LN700 has 361 motor. Any help be appreciated thanks.
 

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This one is available through NAPA. It's a points-type:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/search...tor&referer=v2

If you search there, change the vehicle type to "Medium/Heavy...".

I searched by F700, as few people other than owners remember the differecne between an F, N, LN etc. The 361 is the same animal in all those trucks in a given year. It is supposed to be Duraspark in 1978. Is yours Duraspark?

Is yours worn out?

Background on Duraspark:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18264623
 

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Has 2127 motorcraft on the distributor
 
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12127 is the basic part number for a distributor.

Does it have points?

Is the oil pump drive shaft 5.16"?
 
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Yes has points and yes 5/16 I'd like to switch over to electronic but don't know what one would be best one for it
 
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You can add a Pertronix electronic to that distributor IF it is otherwise sound. Points etc, are the same for all Ford V8s from about '57 to the end of points in, apparently, 78.

https://pertronixbrands.com/search?q...r_cat_engine=8
 
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