Engine Conversion Question
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From: Comfort, TX
Engine Conversion Question
I posted this on the engine forum with no responses. Maybe someone here can help me.
I purchased a 302 with C4 tranny out of a 1977 Lincoln Versailles. The distributor has a red cap and an electronic pickup inside instead of conventional points. There are two wires with a connector coming from the distributor. Can anyone explain what setup I have? Do I need a ignition module (if so the old one must have stayed at the salvage yard). It appears to have a conventional coil but I must say I am somewhat lost. I was planning to install a Edelbrock non-egr Performer manifold and Holley 4 barrel carb in place of the exisiting 2 barrel one and a conventional distributor. I want to make this setup as simple as possible for installation into a 50 F-1.
Any comments will be appreciated
I purchased a 302 with C4 tranny out of a 1977 Lincoln Versailles. The distributor has a red cap and an electronic pickup inside instead of conventional points. There are two wires with a connector coming from the distributor. Can anyone explain what setup I have? Do I need a ignition module (if so the old one must have stayed at the salvage yard). It appears to have a conventional coil but I must say I am somewhat lost. I was planning to install a Edelbrock non-egr Performer manifold and Holley 4 barrel carb in place of the exisiting 2 barrel one and a conventional distributor. I want to make this setup as simple as possible for installation into a 50 F-1.
Any comments will be appreciated
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The connector is round with 3 contacts. Wires coming from the distributor are red/white/black. The body of the distributor is blue and the cap is red. There is a metal tag attached at what I assume is a vacumn (I'm a newbie) fitting that reads:
60
D7DE
12127
73 14
Should I keep this distributor and does it need a control module of some type. What is the connector for and where does it go? I really appreicate your help.
60
D7DE
12127
73 14
Should I keep this distributor and does it need a control module of some type. What is the connector for and where does it go? I really appreicate your help.
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Yea thats a stock Duraspark distributor. They can be fine distributors, but Im pretty sure you need a control bo
thats what the connector is for). I am using one with an MSD 6AL box, there is an adaptor for the msd box to the duraspark dist. If you want just plain simple dist. without a box, then I would suggest a standard points dist. with the Pertronix upgrade. Good luck
thats what the connector is for). I am using one with an MSD 6AL box, there is an adaptor for the msd box to the duraspark dist. If you want just plain simple dist. without a box, then I would suggest a standard points dist. with the Pertronix upgrade. Good luck
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The Duraspark system is as dependable as the MSD. One of Ford's actual better ideas. The harness connects to the ignition module - you want the one with the blue plastic insert at the case. The module has 7 wires - left to right from above - 3 connect to your dizzy plug, middle 1 goes to the coil and the last 3 are open, ignition switch, and [gauges, emissions controls, throttle, etc] respectively. Wire colors are different than yours - truck plug wires are O/Y, Bk/Gn, P/Bl
I put one in an '82 'stang - replaced a 4 banger with an early 302/T5 combo and the Duraspark ignition is about foolproof. One caution - some of the aftermarket modules are junk - look for an original in a junk yard or get NAPA's lifetime model (not cheap).
I put one in an '82 'stang - replaced a 4 banger with an early 302/T5 combo and the Duraspark ignition is about foolproof. One caution - some of the aftermarket modules are junk - look for an original in a junk yard or get NAPA's lifetime model (not cheap).
