Duraspark
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The Duraspark II is a triggering device for a Ford electronic ignition system
. Coupled with either the stock ignition box or an aftermarket control box, it is a tough, readily available, reliable distributor.
Ford Motor Company
began using electronic ignitions in 1973 with the Duraspark electronic ignition system and introduced the Duraspark II system in 1976. The biggest change, apart from the control box redesign, was the large distributor cap to handle the increased spark energy.
The system consists of a magnetic reluctor and pickup in the distributor, and an ignition module to trigger the coil. Typically, Duraspark II distributors have both mechanical and vacuum advance mechanisms.
The Duraspark II ignition system is a common upgrade for older Ford cars equipped with a points type ignition. In most cases the distributor will interchange with the older style points distributor.
Ignition system
An ignition system is a system for igniting a fuel-air mixture. Ignition systems are well known in the field of internal combustion engines such as those used in petrol engines used to power the majority of motor vehicles, but they are also used in many other applications such as in oil-fired and...
. Coupled with either the stock ignition box or an aftermarket control box, it is a tough, readily available, reliable distributor.
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
began using electronic ignitions in 1973 with the Duraspark electronic ignition system and introduced the Duraspark II system in 1976. The biggest change, apart from the control box redesign, was the large distributor cap to handle the increased spark energy.
The system consists of a magnetic reluctor and pickup in the distributor, and an ignition module to trigger the coil. Typically, Duraspark II distributors have both mechanical and vacuum advance mechanisms.
The Duraspark II ignition system is a common upgrade for older Ford cars equipped with a points type ignition. In most cases the distributor will interchange with the older style points distributor.