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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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351 windsor

I have a 1985 ford 351 windsor with electronic ignition and would like to replace the distributor with a 1969 regular point distributor. I was told that this switch would work but I don’t trust the source of the information. If anyone knows for sure I would very much appreciate the information.



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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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Moved to proper forum.

The next question is WHY??? -The electronic ignitions are much better.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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when I got the engine only the distrubitor came with it, not the coil etc.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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You can even get a reman from an auto parts cheap, mine works fine. Eltronic ignition is the best thing to come out on cars. No cleaning or adjusting points every year. Or condesors going out. Ya can't beat it.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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You can go with a non-electronic dist. and coil. If the wire supplying the (round) coil is going to be 12V, then make sure you get a coil that drops the voltage. You can add a Pertronix to the distributor later if you want electronic ignition.

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At least a points ignition will work after a nuke bomb emp ;-D
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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What about the mechanical fit. Will the distributor gear of the 1969 distributor work with the existing cam of the 1985 engine?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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The answer is, go to duraspark II
 
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