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Ok I'm confused on this one I have a 66 F100 with the 352 my dist is shot so I plan on replacing tomorrow BUT I can't find one anywhere I can find dists for 352s in cars but not trucks I can get one for a 68 with the 360 which has the same part number as the 352 ones I'm finding but not any for a 65-67 truck with a 352 does anyone know the diff if any? They look like mine I just want to be sure. thanks
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No differences in the bodies, just be sure to get one with the same vacuum advance ports that you currently have. Since you are looking to replace, have you considered upgrading to the electronic ignition, like a Duraspark or Pertronix?
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Not sure if will help. Believe there where 2 distributors one which is fairly limited as far as interchanging, and the other where there are a number of different years to choose from. The difference is probably in the vacuum advance that Mike G indicated. If you post the part number, may be able to look up in Hollander interchange book.
If considering converting to HEI/durospark there is a great article in the FTE 'electrical section' posted by Fordnut71 on 3/15/04. Open up web site that member sparky posted. I intend to make the conversion soon.
good luck,
dave
If considering converting to HEI/durospark there is a great article in the FTE 'electrical section' posted by Fordnut71 on 3/15/04. Open up web site that member sparky posted. I intend to make the conversion soon.
good luck,
dave
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My old dist number was c5tf-a not sure about the new one cause it's kinda sand blasted off grr but it's got the same "main" number the 12721 or something like that also the new one says autolite my old one said fordmo and the breaker plate is a different much better design seems to really like this new one. Thanks for your help.
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Came up with a C5TF12127A and appears the dist. is also used 65/66 mercury, and thunderbird as well as the trucks. I have a 66 thunderbird 390 in my truck and has the same dist. #.
Anyhow, not sure much help.
good luck,
dave
Anyhow, not sure much help.
good luck,
dave
