Ignition system options for 302?
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Ignition system options for 302?
Hi Everyone,
As mentioned in another post I am planning on purchasing a GT-40 302 340hp motor from Ford Motorsports.
The motor comes without an ignition system and I am looking into what my options are.
I have looked at the GM based 1 wire ignition systems. They sound like a nice uncomplicated deal but I would prefer to stay Ford if possible with commonly available parts.
I could go with a Duraspark setup but wiring is a problem. I have a control module for a Duraspark but the wiring is crap. I will be re-wiring the whole truck eventually (1960 F100) and will want everything to look good but I cannot find any aftermarket harness or even connectors for a Duraspark setup. I just do not relish the idea of adapting a scavenged harness into a new setup.
Are there other options for me to consider? I have heard rumors of a Ford 1-wire setup?
Any info on where to get new connectors for the Duraspark module and distributor so I can make my own harness?
Any info would be appreciated.
As mentioned in another post I am planning on purchasing a GT-40 302 340hp motor from Ford Motorsports.
The motor comes without an ignition system and I am looking into what my options are.
I have looked at the GM based 1 wire ignition systems. They sound like a nice uncomplicated deal but I would prefer to stay Ford if possible with commonly available parts.
I could go with a Duraspark setup but wiring is a problem. I have a control module for a Duraspark but the wiring is crap. I will be re-wiring the whole truck eventually (1960 F100) and will want everything to look good but I cannot find any aftermarket harness or even connectors for a Duraspark setup. I just do not relish the idea of adapting a scavenged harness into a new setup.
Are there other options for me to consider? I have heard rumors of a Ford 1-wire setup?
Any info on where to get new connectors for the Duraspark module and distributor so I can make my own harness?
Any info would be appreciated.
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You can get the connectors from any ford lincoln mercury car or truck in the junkyard. The dist will have a harness with it that has the one plug on it, and the other plug goes to the module. Here's a diagram on how to hook it up. The only wires you will have to run are the white wire and the red wire going to the module.
Here's a link to another thread about the same thing.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...28#post2747728
Here's a link to another thread about the same thing.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...28#post2747728
Last edited by Franklin2; Jun 22, 2005 at 10:01 PM.
