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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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What are you using for ingition? Duraspark? DUI? Purtronics?

I have a 1968 F250, 390 with a duel point ignition.

I would like to move to a simpler, reliable ignition.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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I like the duraspark. Easy to install, works good, inexpensive.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Mine Nuke Proof, simple points
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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i ran a duraspark.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Pertronix; been in there 10 years with no problems...
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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I have duraspark on my wifes 69 merc, it works very well. I guess I will go junk yarding this weekend looking for pieces.

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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Pertronix I
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Thanks for the input. I decided to go the Pertronix route.
 
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