i have a 63 comet with a 170 engine and was wondering could i source out a newer distributor that is electronic and bolt it in like i did on my 1966 gmc
i know on that we took one of a 83 in a junk yard bolt it on and hoked up one wire and wa la it did away with the ignition coil and the points distributor
Electronic Distributor Upgrade for 170 engine
- 65_caliente
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Re: Electronic Distributor Upgrade for 170 engine
why not have a look at this option?
http://www.hot-spark.com/
you get to keep your existing distributor
http://www.hot-spark.com/
you get to keep your existing distributor
wherever you go, there you are
Re: Electronic Distributor Upgrade for 170 engine
simple enough thanks!
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Re: Electronic Distributor Upgrade for 170 engine
Good Day! I hope All are enjoying a pleasant one.
I have a 1964 Comet 404, I'm shopping for an electronic ignition conversion kit aka: point elimination kit for my Inline 6/200 CID... and my research leads me to believe this is the best product/manufacturer to use... I'm not sure what exact model I need... I'm waiting to hear back from Pertronix...
http://pertronix.shptron.com/p/ignitor-ford-6-cyl
http://pertronix.shptron.com/p/ignitor-ii-ford-6-cyl
http://pertronix.shptron.com/p/ignitor-ii-ford-6-cyl-2
http://pertronix.shptron.com/p/ignitor- ... cyl-pre-65
They also have coils to go with them, but there are others just as good from other manufacturers, that you can find on Ebay
http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/flame/ ... fault.aspx
Here's one I found on Ebay that I think is pretty cool...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400409989816?ss ... 1436.l2649
John B.
I have a 1964 Comet 404, I'm shopping for an electronic ignition conversion kit aka: point elimination kit for my Inline 6/200 CID... and my research leads me to believe this is the best product/manufacturer to use... I'm not sure what exact model I need... I'm waiting to hear back from Pertronix...
http://pertronix.shptron.com/p/ignitor-ford-6-cyl
http://pertronix.shptron.com/p/ignitor-ii-ford-6-cyl
http://pertronix.shptron.com/p/ignitor-ii-ford-6-cyl-2
http://pertronix.shptron.com/p/ignitor- ... cyl-pre-65
They also have coils to go with them, but there are others just as good from other manufacturers, that you can find on Ebay
http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/flame/ ... fault.aspx
Here's one I found on Ebay that I think is pretty cool...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400409989816?ss ... 1436.l2649
John B.
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Re: Electronic Distributor Upgrade for 170 engine
john B,
I just put 1261 in my 1965 404 with 200cid, very easy. You will need to know the distributor that you have in order to complete. I found mine at Oreilly's and was good price, they didn't have the flame thrower but used a 42000v excel coil. Performance is great, easy upgrade for a better running car. Good luck.
John K
I just put 1261 in my 1965 404 with 200cid, very easy. You will need to know the distributor that you have in order to complete. I found mine at Oreilly's and was good price, they didn't have the flame thrower but used a 42000v excel coil. Performance is great, easy upgrade for a better running car. Good luck.
John K
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Re: Electronic Distributor Upgrade for 170 engine
Thanks John K.
I was hoping to get some User experence... I'll look into your suggestions.
Enjoy!
John B.
I was hoping to get some User experence... I'll look into your suggestions.
Enjoy!
John B.
john v. b.
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Re: Electronic Distributor Upgrade for 170 engine
I installed a Pertronix in my 4Wd and it works flawlessly. Hall effect is so simple. .
A previous owner had installed an electronic igniton module to the Load a Matic over 20 years ago IN MY 66 ROUND BODY 200 ci and it is still working fine. It is either a Lucas or Bosch.
A previous owner had installed an electronic igniton module to the Load a Matic over 20 years ago IN MY 66 ROUND BODY 200 ci and it is still working fine. It is either a Lucas or Bosch.
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