I'm planning to upgrade my cam and distributor in my '70 302.
I'm using a mid 80's 302HO cam and want to use an electronic distributor that is close to stock - meaning....something i can readily gets parts for locally if needed vs. buying a 3rd party distributor with harder to find replacement parts....
I have read just enough about differences in cam gears, and firing order, etc. so that i'm not sure which distributor would be a good swap. I"m assuming the stock mid 80's distro has a different plug in configuration ?
please advise
302 cam/distributor swap question
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Re: 302 cam/distributor swap question
You can always swap to a Ford Duraspark ignition for the '85 5.0 Mustang. The 80's distributor will drop right in and you'd be sure it'd match your cam. It's a Ford, it wants a Ford ignition.
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.