how to identify upgraded ignition system?
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Tuned
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how to identify upgraded ignition system?
I was hoping to get a little guidence. I have a 70 wagon with a 75 302 in it. I wanted to replace the control modual and voltage reg. I had thought
Ford upgraded the ignition sytem including the distributor between 70-73.
How do I identify if my 70 have the original stuff in it? Does it matter if I replace it with replacement parts from a 75?
Ford upgraded the ignition sytem including the distributor between 70-73.
How do I identify if my 70 have the original stuff in it? Does it matter if I replace it with replacement parts from a 75?
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70 had points distributor, 1 wire. Duraspark has three wires and the control module. If buying a new control module, just get one for a 76-77 302 w/ blue connector on the module. They're interchangable, but the older module has three wires heading to dash instead of two (red and white).
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help?
I am trying to figue out why my 70 bronco keeps shutting off on the highway. It will start back up when it cools off- I have a spare control module- so I was going to try that- how about the distributor pick up- would it cut out if it gets hot? How about vacuum in the tank. Both tanks are original 70 non evap-I did put new gas caps on and asked for 70 models from LMC truck- but never really took notice. If these caps were not vented- could it cause the truck to crap out?
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Building vacuum in the tank is easy to tell. When you loosen gas cap you will hear it sucking air plus lack of fuel in filter if you are using a see thru filter. If you have an ohmeter you can test the pickup coil. Between orange and purple you should read 400-800 ohms. Between black and orange or purple you should read over 70k ohms.
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I am trying to figue out why my 70 bronco keeps shutting off on the highway. It will start back up when it cools off- I have a spare control module- so I was going to try that- how about the distributor pick up- would it cut out if it gets hot? How about vacuum in the tank. Both tanks are original 70 non evap-I did put new gas caps on and asked for 70 models from LMC truck- but never really took notice. If these caps were not vented- could it cause the truck to crap out?
You ever figure it out?
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maybe
I think so-the truck has duel tanks- both of which i had down to take a peek inside- always thought the issue was in the fuel supply. although I always switched back and forth between tanks in the driveway I always road tested it on the back tank. I changed the in line fuel filter again- installed a new sender in the aux tank and the problem seem to go away. I have only put 30 miles on the truck since but really want to drive it some more to see if It will run consistantly.
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Throw some drygas in it & run it till it goes empty on the highway.
Then fill it up & put a little 2stroke oil in it 2 oz per full tank. Just keeps the old engines happy. & helps with any rust in the tank.
Better yet get one of those little scopes to see inside the tank.
Then fill it up & put a little 2stroke oil in it 2 oz per full tank. Just keeps the old engines happy. & helps with any rust in the tank.
Better yet get one of those little scopes to see inside the tank.
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