OK All you 351 Conversion guys, I NEED HELP!!!!

1989_351W · 08-13-2001, 12:19 PM

How in the world do I wire up my ignition if I have taken the computer out. Can I just use the stock ignition or can I wire up one with a switch inside?
Come on guys I really stuck and on a limited budget.
Help me!!!!!!!!

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Michael Wigton
1989 351 Windsor
1964 1/2 Convertible

Stang_ROTY · 08-13-2001, 06:05 PM

I guess I don't understand why you remove the computer and how the car would run without it. But anyway, I ran my MSD 6AL box into the wiring harness for the distributor TFI module. I think I don't fully understand what you're doing.

Fox Body · 08-13-2001, 06:40 PM

Why don't you just use the stock ignition?

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

1989_351W · 08-13-2001, 07:21 PM

How do I use the stock ignition? I'm running a carb set-up. How did you wire up your coil and distributor?

Thanks,

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Michael Wigton
1989 351 Windsor
1964 1/2 Convertible

1989_351W · 08-13-2001, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stang_ROTY:
I guess I don't understand why you remove the computer and how the car would run without it. But anyway, I ran my MSD 6AL box into the wiring harness for the distributor TFI module. I think I don't fully understand what you're doing.

I've converted to a carb set-up and need to wire up an ignition.

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Michael Wigton
1989 351 Windsor
1964 1/2 Convertible

BlackFly · 08-13-2001, 10:23 PM

now that you've clarified that, your best bet would be to get a stock 351 dist. from a junk yard and all of the components that go with it. most of that stuff just plugs into itself. there will be at least one 12v wire you'll have to hook up. get a haynes or chilton for the vehicle you take the dist. from and check the schematic for which wire goes where, i think you'll figure it out quite easily from there.

macx · 08-13-2001, 11:04 PM

Libraries usually have the big Chilton type manuals and you can usually photocopy right there for 25 cents or so.

A good cheap electronic (non-computer controlled, just a hot wire and a ground to the control box) ignition is the Ford Duraspark II. check out //members.boardhost.com/MustangSteve for a complete how-to. I got one at a rural junkyard for $30 and it really works well.

1989_351W · 08-14-2001, 09:58 AM

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That's what I was thinking about. However, Do I have to wire it into the ignition? Or just a hot wire that is hooked into the fuse box?
Cause it wouldn't be a constant hot just when the you turn the key right?
I have a distributor from a 85 Crown Vic police interceptor, that's a Daraspark right? So I could just go to Autozone and pick up a ignition and a coil and them find the wiring from a junk yard, right?
Do I need to pick up a new starter relay? I guess If I just run a hot from the fuse box that just eliminates the need for the ignition part of the relay, right?
Thanks guys for your help!!!!

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Michael Wigton
1989 351 Windsor
1964 1/2 Convertible

08-13-2001, 12:19 PM	#1
1989_351W Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spring Lake NC 28390 Posts: 44	OK All you 351 Conversion guys, I NEED HELP!!!! How in the world do I wire up my ignition if I have taken the computer out. Can I just use the stock ignition or can I wire up one with a switch inside? Come on guys I really stuck and on a limited budget. Help me!!!!!!!! ------------------ Michael Wigton 1989 351 Windsor 1964 1/2 Convertible

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08-13-2001, 06:05 PM	#2
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	I guess I don't understand why you remove the computer and how the car would run without it. But anyway, I ran my MSD 6AL box into the wiring harness for the distributor TFI module. I think I don't fully understand what you're doing.

08-13-2001, 06:40 PM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Why don't you just use the stock ignition? ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

08-13-2001, 07:21 PM	#4
1989_351W Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spring Lake NC 28390 Posts: 44	How do I use the stock ignition? I'm running a carb set-up. How did you wire up your coil and distributor? Thanks, ------------------ Michael Wigton 1989 351 Windsor 1964 1/2 Convertible

08-13-2001, 10:23 PM	#6
BlackFly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: winnipeg , manitoba , canada Posts: 83	now that you've clarified that, your best bet would be to get a stock 351 dist. from a junk yard and all of the components that go with it. most of that stuff just plugs into itself. there will be at least one 12v wire you'll have to hook up. get a haynes or chilton for the vehicle you take the dist. from and check the schematic for which wire goes where, i think you'll figure it out quite easily from there.

08-13-2001, 11:04 PM	#7
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	Libraries usually have the big Chilton type manuals and you can usually photocopy right there for 25 cents or so. A good cheap electronic (non-computer controlled, just a hot wire and a ground to the control box) ignition is the Ford Duraspark II. check out //members.boardhost.com/MustangSteve for a complete how-to. I got one at a rural junkyard for $30 and it really works well.

08-14-2001, 09:58 AM	#8
1989_351W Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spring Lake NC 28390 Posts: 44	[ That's what I was thinking about. However, Do I have to wire it into the ignition? Or just a hot wire that is hooked into the fuse box? Cause it wouldn't be a constant hot just when the you turn the key right? I have a distributor from a 85 Crown Vic police interceptor, that's a Daraspark right? So I could just go to Autozone and pick up a ignition and a coil and them find the wiring from a junk yard, right? Do I need to pick up a new starter relay? I guess If I just run a hot from the fuse box that just eliminates the need for the ignition part of the relay, right? Thanks guys for your help!!!! ------------------ Michael Wigton 1989 351 Windsor 1964 1/2 Convertible