1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Bumpsides Ford Truck

Ignition system

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-03-2009, 06:49 PM
BradyCouchman's Avatar
BradyCouchman
BradyCouchman is offline
Post Fiend
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Cow Town, CA
Posts: 6,221
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Ignition system

so what ignition systems do you all have, and how do you like them?

i just replaced my Unilite with a Dura spark 2 dissy and a chrysler control box, with the same coil.

Old:


new:


 
  #2  
Old 03-03-2009, 07:25 PM
Danger_Dave's Avatar
Danger_Dave
Danger_Dave is offline
Fleet Mechanic
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: UPSTATE NY
Posts: 1,338
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
i have a performance distributors d.u.i and i am satisfied with it. truck runs much much smoother and better with it. doesnt burn out all over the place like its satans personal daily driver, but its a noticeable difference in driveability. but i am for sure not happy about the 500 dollar price i paid! i have discovered there are cheaper alternatives, like taking one from a 73-79 truck and slapping it in.
 
  #3  
Old 03-03-2009, 08:30 PM
Redcat Diesel's Avatar
Redcat Diesel
Redcat Diesel is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pittsburgh,Pa.
Posts: 1,996
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
I have a UniLite in my 72 and it runs fine but I'm thinking of converting to DuraSpark II. My reasoning is DS II parts can be had at any parts store but the Mallory stuff I'd have to order. Not a good thing when the truck quits along the road.
 
  #4  
Old 03-03-2009, 10:17 PM
justiz00's Avatar
justiz00
justiz00 is offline
Senior User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 211
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Pertronix points replacement module. Stock coil.
 
  #5  
Old 03-03-2009, 11:48 PM
bmuhlbach's Avatar
bmuhlbach
bmuhlbach is offline
Cargo Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: hinckley ohio
Posts: 2,507
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
complete duraspark 2 cheap and relieable.Had a mallery unitlite in my Torino only time I had it towed because it failed.
 
  #6  
Old 03-04-2009, 12:14 AM
BradyCouchman's Avatar
BradyCouchman
BradyCouchman is offline
Post Fiend
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Cow Town, CA
Posts: 6,221
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Originally Posted by Redcat Diesel
I have a UniLite in my 72 and it runs fine but I'm thinking of converting to DuraSpark II. My reasoning is DS II parts can be had at any parts store but the Mallory stuff I'd have to order. Not a good thing when the truck quits along the road.
thats one reason why i put the chrysler control box in. that box was in almost all chryslers but there were tons of different Ford ones. so i might have a better chance of getting a replacement one if i need one in a pinch. but i kept the Mallory coil because i can replace that with just about any coil i want, but i might as well keep something that i know works.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BradyCouchman
S. California Chapter
11
05-05-2011 07:12 PM
BradyCouchman
1966 - 1977 Early Broncos
1
03-05-2009 02:32 PM
BradyCouchman
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
25
02-11-2009 03:42 PM
BradyCouchman
S. California Chapter
16
11-12-2008 08:46 AM
BradyCouchman
S. California Chapter
5
09-11-2008 02:32 PM



Quick Reply: Ignition system



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:11 PM.