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Topic: decode a duraspark distributor??
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1247
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-12-2003 07:34 PM
   
I am looking at switching my daughter's '66 289 mustang over to a duraspark distributor and have the opportunity to buy a used one (with the coil, but no module) for under $30. The numbers on the duraspark are #12127 stamped on it and also #E2AE-122131-CA. What does this fit and does the price seem right? Or am I better off going to NAPA and getting a complete rebuilt one, with a matching coil and module? Also, if I go through NAPA, what year/model should I buy for her car (or will they know at the store)?------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 5525
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-12-2003 10:30 PM
Duane that's a '82 model.Just get a distributor and module from a late '70s v-8. Like a '76 Ford Granada w/302 engine. That's what we ran on Melissa's, and we used it to trigger a Crane HI-6, but I've also used the duraspark module and it worked fine too. Just didn't have a rev limiter. If you have a pick&pull around you can get it all for 30-40 bucks.  When you run the duraspark, don't use the vac advance and open the distributor up and use the shortest mechanical advance "window", and lighten up the springs a little. E-mail me if you want more tips, SteveW
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1247
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-14-2003 09:50 PM
Thanks for the reply Steve!! We have several u-pull-its in the Portland area, so I will hit them up and find a set-up from a mid/late 70's 302 Ford.
I may shoot you an e-mail once I get ready to install it.
Thanks again!!!------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
M & M Member #730
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 5525
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-14-2003 10:51 PM
OK Duane,Let me know, SteveW
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