6.9 D out, 300-6 going in 85 F350, ignition questi

Posted by Boyd on August 20, 2004 at 23:36:40 from (12.73.124.168):

I have a 2wd 85 F350 with an overheated 6.9
Diesel engine and C-6 automatic. Going in
will be a 300-6 + C-6 automatic from an 85
F150. We don't have emissions checks here
so I don't have to worry about any wiring going
to any carbs, plus I'm putting a 2 barrel carb
on it. The mechanical part of the engine swap
I can handle without much difficulty. What I'm
unsure of is the engine electrical side. No way
am I going to swap over the wiring harness
from another truck even though I own several
F150s with 300-6s in them. I've posted on
other sites and also called MSD ignition
products and a wholesaler who sells MSD
stuff. Tech guy from MSD says get #6200 box
and a plug that plugs into the stock distibutor.
The wholesale company quoted me about
$210 for that and plug wires. A person on
another site said I would also need a
distributor from MSD,,, OR get a duraspark
distributor and coil and make my own wiring
harness. What years were the duraspark
ignitions made? Or install points, don't know
those years either. Wiring a 4 wire for trailer
lights is about as good as I can get without
detailed instructions. I don't need lots of power
on this truck though I do have a header ready
to go onto the engine,,, and I can't spend
much money on it. Any help is GREATLY
appreciated. Boyd.

Follow Ups:

• Re: 6.9 D out, 300-6 going in 85 F350, ignition qu Boyd 23:47:03 08/22/04 (0)
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