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I am quite happy with an Echlin TP40 duraspark box and a Standard/Blue Streak ignition coil.

I can get the coil number when it gets light out if you like.
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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Welcome to the group!

I'm interested to see what answers you'll get.  I don't know much about this period. LOL


On Tue, Oct 31, 2017, 19:07 Johns3524 [via Bullnose Enthusiasts] <[hidden email]> wrote:
Glad to meet everyone here, and say hello to you again Gary, I’m looking forward to listening to the chatter here a time goes on.

Today I had a discussion on Ford trucks about the search for a reliable canister coil for my durasparked 86.  

I am wondering what the recommendations are for use with an OEM motorcraft spark box.  I’m still using the original resisted feed and want to continue to do so at this point.  

Any input would be appreciated from the experts here.

Ken
86 Bronco Custom, 4.9L, Clifford intake, EFI exh, ‘63 2100 Autolite, 3g ALT, NP435, NP208F, 9” R/A 3.50, 31x10.50 BFG, Fantastic Fan, dual ARB awnings



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The Motorcraft coil that came in my truck lasted from '86-2012.
This coil fit perfect and hasn't skipped a beat in five years, so I feel good about it.

I'll get the # for you in the morning.
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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You can also use the emoji's from your iPad.  
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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I have used the TFI coils with a retro fitted Duraspark and had no problem. I was running a GM HEI module with the Duraspark distributor though.
Pete's Ponies
Mustang RUSToration & Performance

1982 F100 Flareside
1983 Bronco

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FD476

It is under $19 on RockAuto, and $22.13 Amazon Prime.
So, a better deal without RA's outrageous shipping/handling, and there's  no hassle returns from the big A.

Something has changed though.
Mine is blue and made in Mexico.
Now black and no country of origin shown
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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Keeping it 'stockish' is good because down the line you can always get parts for that application.

Even if I have a '92 Taurus 3.8l alternator, a 1986 E350 power steering pump, and a 2002 Altima fuel filter.



 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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Wow!  I like the valve covers!  Are they stock as well?  😈
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Stock on an OMC King Cobra....

Where are yours?
Are you going to use the orange silicone lifetime gaskets like me?
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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I'm not a super mechanic, just a guy who's been there.
If I can share, I will.
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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