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Old 06-20-2018, 09:31 AM   #1
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Could someone tell me what the modern set of points & condenser replacement number would be at NAPA
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Old 06-20-2018, 10:58 AM   #2
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Ford only made about 3 styles of points between 1932 and the 70's. NAPA should be willing to show them to you, and you can match to the ones you have.
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Old 06-20-2018, 11:59 AM   #3
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Ford V8,57-72. Just ask for a set for a 65 Mustang with a V8.If you get a parts man that even knows what points are he will most likely just walk back and pick out what you need.
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Old 06-20-2018, 12:09 PM   #4
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Points CS30 Echlin (original)
Condenser FA5 Echlin (original)
Points (Modern) $21.99 Echlin (modern)
Condenser (Modern) FA82 Echlin
Rotor FA3 Echlin
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Old 06-20-2018, 12:38 PM   #5
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NAPA here on the west coast offers at least two different qualities. Buy the best they offer. better yet buy from a Ford dealer. I do just like Keith does.
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Old 06-20-2018, 04:26 PM   #6
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i agree with buying the quality points rather than the cheap ones. There have been a lot of complaints about the cheap ones. I've been using the 'modern' upper plate for at least a dozen years with no issues. I would however recommend against the wireless plate.
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Old 06-20-2018, 07:16 PM   #7
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i agree with buying the quality points rather than the cheap ones. There have been a lot of complaints about the cheap ones. I've been using the 'modern' upper plate for at least a dozen years with no issues. I would however recommend against the wireless plate.
To date I have had a dozen years with the wireless set up with flawless results. I know many do not like the set up but it has worked for me.
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Old 06-20-2018, 08:27 PM   #8
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That wireless setup can be OK if it is set up properly.It is a little fussy to set up,but if you do it right it works fine.I put a new set of points in every year for a man that has one,I'll bet that setup is 15-18 years old.Without fail he manages to leave the key on some point in the summer,and it turns his point arm black.I really expected to see some arcing problems with that setup,because it just looks cheesy,but both setups I personally take care of show no signs of arcing whatsoever.I have a setup I took out of a customers car,he had trouble with it shorting out.It was not the fault of the setup,it was the owner/installer.
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Old 06-20-2018, 09:19 PM   #9
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I have eliminated the lower plate and connect directly from the coil to the points but can someone educate me on the wireless plate? Thanks.
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Old 06-21-2018, 04:13 AM   #10
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Ford only made about 3 styles of points between 1932 and the 70's. NAPA should be willing to show them to you, and you can match to the ones you have.

Didn't know that Jim. What models were the 3 sets used in: was it 6 cyl & V8's?
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Old 06-21-2018, 06:27 AM   #11
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Thanks guys, greatly appreciated.


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Old 06-21-2018, 07:44 AM   #12
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I have these part numbers, but I have not yet bought the parts to assure the numbers are correct:


Motorcraft DC-12 Condenser, Ford Part # B7A 12300-C;


Motorcraft DP-3 Distributor Point, Ford Part # C9AZ 12171-B.
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Old 06-21-2018, 11:40 AM   #13
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Not sure, but I was a truck mechanic for 20 years, and the parts room stocked just 3. As I recall there was a 'right-hand' a 'left-hand', and a curved set.

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I have eliminated the lower plate and connect directly from the coil to the points but can someone educate me on the wireless plate? Thanks.
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Old 06-22-2018, 09:20 AM   #15
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As Keith True says the wireless plate works fine if set up properly. But then the wire connection needs to be set up properly also. I have used both with no problems.
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