Modern Points
 

Gotta replace the modern points in my distributor. According to Les Andrews book 1970 Ford V8 points are the ones to use.

What brand and stock # are best quality that I can buy locally ie from NAPA, Autozone etc ?

Thanks
Jon in Ohio

Re: Modern Points
 

Ford V8 points are the same. Its hard to find good quality points and condensers today. The expensive ones from NAPA have been working fine. Sorry I don't remember the part numbers, but, they were posted here not too long ago.
The modern upper plates that are less than about 10 years old work just fine. Don't forget to lube the cam.

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standard ignition is also good blue streak are the heavy duty line..
here is a pic from my online parts ordering showing the part number
it also shows the HD condenser number with list price and my cost on both items
FD8183V

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These are the numbers I use in the one I have converted:
CS755- points
FA82 - condenser
These are NAPA Echlin numbers. Stay away from the cheap junk.
Good Luck

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I have a chart for all the electrical parts and part numbers for both original and modern points along with others. If you are interested please send me an email to [email protected]. I will send you the information

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I got mine from tractor supply.

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I originally got this from 30Tudor

Electrical:
Motorcraft DC-1 Condenser
Motorcraft DP104 Point Set*
Points CS30 Echlin (original style)*
Points CS751 Echlin (new Ford style)*
Condenser FA5 Echlin*
Rotor FA3 Echlin*
Condenser-Mallory Dist MA3 Echlin*
Starter Brushes F502 Echlin*
Spark Plug 561 Champion (Wl6Y)*
Spark Plug 3X Champion (avail on special order)*
Coil (6 volt) IC9 Echlin*
Coil (12 volt) IC14 Echlin (w/built in resistor)*
Generator Cutout CU1 Echlin*
Alternator (12 volt) 71273SE OCA (one wire, internal regulator)*
Battery (6 Vo1t) 7200 Exide*
Battery (8 Volt) 8201 Exide*
Battery (12 Volt) 843578 Exide*
LED Lights
Tail light -*http://www.unitedpacificind.com/storage/file10.pdf
Marker lamps -*http://vehiclelight.com/clli.html
Light bulbs -*http://www.superbrightleds.com
Bulbs
Taillight Bulb (6 volt) 63 GE*
Stoplight Bulb (6 volt) 1129 GE*
Taillight Bulb (12 volt) 89 GE
Stoplight Bulb (12 volt) 1073 GE*

Re: Modern Points
 

I use Accel points and condenser. they are the only USA points that I know of.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/acc-8201/overview/

John

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When replacing your modern points, IF your condenser has been workin' GOOD, just leave it there.
Bill W.

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I found the modern points with the condenser on the upper plate that was on my tudor a PIA. You needed three hands to adjust the point gap. I have gone back to the original style with an easily adjustable fixed point.

Re: Modern Points
 

Brain fart here . What is the initial setting on the modern points.

Re: Modern Points
 

same as original points .018... i set new ones at .020 to compensate for the rubbing block to wear in

Re: Modern Points
 

Thanks for all the info - I picked up some Standard FD8183VT points at a local parts store - hope they last for awhile (hecho in Mexico).

Jon in Ohio

Re: Modern Points
 

I have not used any NOS Ford points lately.:rolleyes:

But the V-8 Motocraft points generally need to be readjusted after 300 to 400 miles of install even when the block is lubed.

After that they "settle in" and remain at the correct gap much longer.

I believe that the block is "wear hardened" in the first 3 or 4 hundred miles or so.

Has anyone else noticed this?

Re: Modern Points
 

Yes. All the old cars I have still running points are the same way. You can tell when its time because the timing will get retarded. Sometimes may have to do it twice before it finally settles down.