Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
- Blackwaterforge
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Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
Who has converted their points ignition to Duraspark?
How do you like it?
Thank You!
How do you like it?
Thank You!
If it cain't be fixed with a sledge hammer it must be an electrical problem!
- ThinLizzy13
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Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
My 66 F250 had the Duraspark II set up on it when I bought it. The PO had installed it but had left the autolite 1101 with the spark control valve on it, so the vac advance didn't work with it. That considered, it still got better mpg and was definitely more responsive than the stock autolite/load-o-matic that replaced it or the carter yf/ points dizzy I have on it now. I only took it off because I tried the HEI swap and I ended up burning up the DSII dizzy I will be switching back to it once I get the dizzy rebuilt.
With my 300 4spd 4.56 rear and 30" diameter tires I currently get about 9 mpg hwy/ 12 city. With the DS II setup I was getting more like 11 hwy / 14 city. Probably would've been better if I didn't have the autolite carb on it.
With my 300 4spd 4.56 rear and 30" diameter tires I currently get about 9 mpg hwy/ 12 city. With the DS II setup I was getting more like 11 hwy / 14 city. Probably would've been better if I didn't have the autolite carb on it.
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- bobenhotep
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Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
I have it on mine. I have the duraspark HEI setup. It is pretty simple and seems to work really well. I did the HEI module version because I used to drive around in a 78 chevy van and had a couple modules laying around. If you already have the carter carb it should work out well for you.
Dan
Dan
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My '63 short wrongbed
"The Iron Rhino"
300 I6, 3 spd manual, DS II/ HEI ignition.
Stuff I added to Hints and tricks
-300-6 choke tube repair
-duraspark II/ HEI
-Horn ring contact tube repair
-turn signal indicator fix
Mikhail Kalashnikov and Nikola Tesla are the guys i think of when i build things.
My '63 short wrongbed
"The Iron Rhino"
300 I6, 3 spd manual, DS II/ HEI ignition.
Stuff I added to Hints and tricks
-300-6 choke tube repair
-duraspark II/ HEI
-Horn ring contact tube repair
-turn signal indicator fix
Mikhail Kalashnikov and Nikola Tesla are the guys i think of when i build things.
Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
I've done the duraspark conversion a few times and I loved it!!! Keep it all ford and you'll be good!
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99 Ford Expedition
65 Ford f-100 swb
460 stock other than a double roller timing chain and a s475 TURBO pushing 6psi of boost (now 12lbs)
351 W Pulled and on garage floor in storage
428 4v (R.I.P)
c-6 wide ratio modified
torino front stub
home made ladder bar rear with air bags
11.96 sec @ 110mph 1\4mile (best with the 428)
- Blackwaterforge
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Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
Thanks guys!
If anyone has these parts lying around I would be interested.
If anyone has these parts lying around I would be interested.
If it cain't be fixed with a sledge hammer it must be an electrical problem!
Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
just go to a junk yard....ahem....proven parts emporium, and take the whole setup off a truck , dizzy ,module, and wiring harness. I've done that swap a couple of times and it beats the shit outta points. Jeff
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Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
One thing to be careful of is to not use the resistor wire from the old dizzy on the dura spark. Run a new wire.
Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
Hi Fellas,
Will the Duraspark stuff off a car NOT work on a truck?
How much of the wiring harness do you need to make the switch?
Hi BWF,
Were you able to locate the Duraspark stuff you were looking for?
BarnieTrk
Will the Duraspark stuff off a car NOT work on a truck?
How much of the wiring harness do you need to make the switch?
Hi BWF,
Were you able to locate the Duraspark stuff you were looking for?
BarnieTrk
Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
i have been doing the duraspark change for a long time. mostly on v8s but it always worked great. if you will look at the pickup in an msd dist and a duraspark dist they will inter change, its a very good swap for the $. also do not forget to regap your plugs .040-.045.
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Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
I know this post is titled Duraspark 2, but be aware there is a difference in run voltage between DS I and DS II. Be certain of your requirements before ditching the resistance wire!
Paul
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- Blackwaterforge
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Re: Duraspark 2 for 300 6 cylinder
Thanks for the replies.
I have been to six junkyards.
All the trucks have had these parts stripped.
It is getting difficult to find parts in my area.
I have been to six junkyards.
All the trucks have had these parts stripped.
It is getting difficult to find parts in my area.
If it cain't be fixed with a sledge hammer it must be an electrical problem!