01/04/2025
Here’s a little tech tip for all my Ford fans. Many owners ask about upgrading their ignition systems. Personal, for most all applications a properly maintained points system is rock solid and reliable. If an electronic ignition system is something you are looking into we have had success mixing and matching a few components. For the distributor we use a Ford Duraspark unit which has the magnetic pickup need to replace the points. In the past owners would wire the Duraspark box into the car. These box have a poor reputation when it comes to reliability and they visually were not attractive. Instead of the Duraspark box we wire a Chevy HEI module in to fire the ignition. Benefits of the HEI are size and availability. They are easily hidden if one chooses and are commonly bought at every parts store. Their size has a secondary benefit that a spare can easily be carried in your glove box. The Duraspark distributor can be bought for most all your common engines. You can use the small vintage cap or the large later model cap.
