by hud Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:54 amlooking for advice on changing my points and condenser over to electronic ignition. what is best to use for my 66 econoline pick up? I have a 240 ci 6cyl. Everything is original on motor except the oil bath cleaner. changed to paper. Its been hard to start and running rough lately. should i change the coil also? what kind of condenser and coil? Truck was running good all summer until i tried to start it Sunday. Any input would help. Thanks, Hud
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change points to electronic ignition
hud- Number of posts : 23
Location : louisville, ky
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jdlaugh- Number of posts : 298
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This topic has been discussed a few times. The main choices are Duraspark II or Petronix. The Duraspark system was used on the late 70s/80s f150 with the 300 ci engines. That distributor is a direct drop in for the 240. Pretty well documented around the web.
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t1422-electronic-ignition
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t1422-electronic-ignition
hud- Number of posts : 23
Location : louisville, ky
Registration date : 2012-03-05
thanks for the info, Hud
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