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sixty9santa
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Distributor Type? Jan 1, 2009 18:32:39 GMT -5

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Post by sixty9santa on Jan 1, 2009 18:32:39 GMT -5

Happy New Year to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What kind of distributor do I have in my '76 with a 302cid?
Points, amplifiers or magnetic pickup distributor?

Please help as I've just purchased an MSD Street Fire CDI ignition and I'm considering purchasing a Pertronix Ignitor to go with my Accel Racing Coil............any thoughts?

Last Edit: Jan 1, 2009 18:42:59 GMT -5 by sixty9santa

1976 Jet Black Ford Granada 2 door with a 302cid, C4 Trans and 8.7" diff.

hipogranada
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Distributor Type? Jan 2, 2009 9:59:32 GMT -5

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Post by hipogranada on Jan 2, 2009 9:59:32 GMT -5

You don't have points so that Pertronix points-to-electronic conversion is unnecessary. The factory distributor in your '76 is Ford's Duraspark system. Magnetic pickup in the distributor with external module. You'll find that module mounted on the inner fender, driver's side.

Gary Simonson
'77 Granada Sports Coupe,
302/4-speed

No, you CAN'T have my front disc brakes!

sixty9santa Hobbyist Posts: 156	Distributor Type? Jan 15, 2009 17:00:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sixty9santa on Jan 15, 2009 17:00:45 GMT -5 Gary You've just been Exalted! Thanks once more! Chris PS: The Autolite 4100 1.12 is coming along quite nicely.
	1976 Jet Black Ford Granada 2 door with a 302cid, C4 Trans and 8.7" diff.

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