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Ford 8-Cylinder Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit (Universal; Some Adaptation May Be Required)

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      Product Information

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      Features

      • Delivers increased voltage to the spark plugs, enhancing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
      • 2:1 improvement over mechanical points in current fall time for increased coil output.
      • Rotating cobalt magnets trigger a Hall Effect integrated circuit; no points to burn; no moving parts to wear out.
      • Epoxy molding makes the module impervious to dirt, oil, grease, and moisture.
      • Stable timing with no need for adjustments.
      • Pair with a Flame Thrower canister coil for optimal performance.
      • Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. #D-57-22).
      • Ideal for restorations; fits into the original distributor to maintain stock look.
      • No additional ignition box required, keeping a clean look under the hood.
      • Available for most distributors originally equipped with mechanical breaker points.
      • Suitable for automotive, marine, industrial, and agricultural applications.
      • Proven reliable in race cars to tractors, replacing mechanical points with enhanced performance.
      • Installation bolts to distributor in place of points assembly, providing a more accurate trigger signal, improved timing accuracy, and eliminating points bounce at high RPM.
      • Improves dwell control to increase coil spark output, resulting in a hotter spark at the spark plug.
      • Maintenance-free, self-contained electronic ignition system.
      • Product Line: Ignitor.
      • Voltage: 12.
      • Polarity: Negative Ground.
      • Trigger Type: Magnetic; Hall Effect.
      • Distributor Fitment: Motorcraft.
      • Coil Compatibility: 1.5 Ohms Resistance.
      • Dwell: Fixed.
      • Start Mode: None.
      • Timing: Fixed.
      • Rev Limiter: None.
      • Multi-Spark: None.
      • SAE Wire Gauge: 20 Gauge.
      • Terminal Quantity: 2.
      • Terminal Type: Ring Terminal.
      • Grade Type: Performance.
      • Fits Ford 8-cylinder single point distributors dated 1957 to 1974 with 12-volt negative ground electrical systems. Installation requires original factory (Motorcraft) distributor; conversion is intended to replace mechanical points with electronic ignition for improved reliability and performance.

      Description

      Electronic Ignition Upgrade. The Ford 8-Cylinder Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit provides a reliable, maintenance-free replacement for traditional mechanical breaker points. It converts your original distributor to a high-performance electronic ignition system, enhancing spark strength and improving overall engine efficiency. This upgrade supports increased horsepower, better fuel economy, and improved spark plug longevity.

      Durable Design and Protection. Featuring a durable epoxy molding, the module protects internal components from dirt, oil, grease, and moisture. Utilizing rotating cobalt magnets and a Hall Effect integrated circuit, the kit eliminates wear-prone moving parts while maintaining the original distributor’s appearance for a clean, stock look.

      Simple Installation. Designed to bolt directly onto the distributor in place of the points assembly, this kit installs without additional ignition boxes or modifications. It offers stable timing requiring no adjustments, reducing installation complexity.

      Two-Year Warranty. This ignition conversion kit includes a two-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, ensuring product quality and reliability.

      Application. Fits Ford 8-cylinder single point distributors from 1957 to 1974 with 12-volt negative ground polarity and original Motorcraft distributors. Intended for vehicles with factory-installed single point distributors only; specific adaptation or alternative products may be necessary for other distributor types.

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