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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Question Duraspark Ignition Module

Where can I find Duraspark parts? I think I am needing an ignition module, as my truck dies suddenly and always starts back up.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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Any parts store. Get Motorcraft if you can. The others fail way too often. Salvage yards are another source. The parts stores test the parts for free.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Like Torque1st mentioned, use a Motorcraft brand. "Solid State Ignition System Amplifier Module" (AKA silver box, ignition modulator, ignition module, duraspark module, there so many names to list) Use the blue or brown series of module. Here is a thread https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...gnition+module
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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And here is a web site

http://www.motorcraft.com/default.jsp
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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I completally agree the $10 duraspark autozone ignition modules aren't worth a poo, after a short while it will melt down and leave a very hard if not impossible resedue to remove.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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If you have an O'Reilly Auto Parts nearby, they carry the Motorcraft module. At least they did a couple of years ago when I purchased mine. Stick with Motorcraft wherever possible, not just in this case.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Just an update on my findings...I thought I'd look over all of my ignition wiring and related harnesses. I found the distributor harness cracked and in very bad shape. It wasn't plugged in completely, and the female side had a bunch of corrossion (green) build up. I believe I should probably start with this problem in trying to eliminate possible causes to my engine killing over suddenly. Does anyone know where to find a distributor harness? Surely I don't have to replace the entire distributor to accomplish this.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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No you can buy Internal repair kits.

They come in a blister pac.

I have one in my garage which I will check the name of package..
 
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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There is a pickup module inside the distributor that includes the wires. They are readily available at any parts store and can be tested, but if the wiring and connector is trashed replace it. A Motorcraft part is not critical in this application.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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Could just purchase the pick-up coil for the distributor OR purchase a rebuilt \ new distributor for you engine.
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