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May 18, 2004 | 09:11 PM

matt reed

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converting an electronic ignition to points

How do you change an electronic ignition over to a points engine in a 79 F250?

May 18, 2004 | 09:36 PM

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Why in heavens name would you want to???

May 18, 2004 | 11:04 PM

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You get a replacement points based distributor. Mallory makes a dual point one.

You'd have to disconnect the ignition voltage wire from the module wiring and wire it straight to the coil, and then wire the coil straight to the distributor.

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May 19, 2004 | 09:31 AM

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How do you change an electronic ignition over to a points engine in a 79 F250?

I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to accomplish... Are you installing an older engine (with points dist) into your '79? If so, then just remove the dist from the '79 engine and install it into the 'new' motor and all is good (as long as both are the same type engine). If you don't have the '79 engine, just get correct dist from parts store - some will even take the points dist as core for electronic dist...

I'd suggest not changing the '79 over to points, the Ford Duraspark II is a very strong dependable system that is simple to repair. Many people upgrade from points to Duraspark II ignition (I did).

Marty