Points for a 66 289 2V auto

Blinky Bill · 11-01-2005, 11:44 PM

My 66 coupe is idling OK but has a real rough miss when the revs come up. One thing it could be is the contact points, they look shot. Fun and games trying to get someone who knows what I should put in this distributor in Australia. I have a set of Bosch GB700 but it(says fits 76-81 FordF100 , 250 and 30....this is a best guess, the young guy reckoned these would fit (i am not sure). Bosch does not stock or make anything older than 1968. All the stockists dont bother to carry them here even Ford Australia. Any ideas guys? This is a stock motor with what looks like a motocraft dist (non original as it is blue in color).

Thanks

Clinton

Elvis · 11-02-2005, 06:32 PM

Get a Pertronix electronic ignition and you won't have to mess around with that stuff. It was the best $65 I ever spent on my car.
E.

mustangII460 · 11-02-2005, 09:01 PM

ditto what Elvis says.

Gearhead999 · 11-03-2005, 10:14 AM

I'd also do the Pertronix retro fit. But...if the points for the Ford trucks you are looking at are for a V-8 they should fit. Just match them up by eye. All the single points for V-8's were the same.

Orange97GTVert · 11-03-2005, 11:07 PM

The Pertronix is easier to install than points, there is no adjusting and the car runs loads better and consistently.

11-01-2005, 11:44 PM	#1
Blinky Bill Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 20	Points for a 66 289 2V auto My 66 coupe is idling OK but has a real rough miss when the revs come up. One thing it could be is the contact points, they look shot. Fun and games trying to get someone who knows what I should put in this distributor in Australia. I have a set of Bosch GB700 but it(says fits 76-81 FordF100 , 250 and 30....this is a best guess, the young guy reckoned these would fit (i am not sure). Bosch does not stock or make anything older than 1968. All the stockists dont bother to carry them here even Ford Australia. Any ideas guys? This is a stock motor with what looks like a motocraft dist (non original as it is blue in color). Thanks Clinton

11-02-2005, 06:32 PM	#2
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Re: Points for a 66 289 2V auto Get a Pertronix electronic ignition and you won't have to mess around with that stuff. It was the best $65 I ever spent on my car. E.

11-02-2005, 09:01 PM	#3
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: Points for a 66 289 2V auto ditto what Elvis says. __________________ Frank

11-03-2005, 10:14 AM	#4
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Points for a 66 289 2V auto I'd also do the Pertronix retro fit. But...if the points for the Ford trucks you are looking at are for a V-8 they should fit. Just match them up by eye. All the single points for V-8's were the same. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

11-03-2005, 11:07 PM	#5
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Points for a 66 289 2V auto The Pertronix is easier to install than points, there is no adjusting and the car runs loads better and consistently. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

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