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Offline jim

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coil for TFI
« on: April 20, 2011, 08:56:14 PM »
The how to gives the Accel coil part number as 8140.  It has the post terminals.
Does anyone have the part number for the same coil except with spade connectors?

Thunderstorms are returning with a vengance.  I'm getting off and unplugging things again.
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Offline ammachine390

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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2011, 09:34:33 PM »
If you are going to replace the coil, why not get the pertronix coil? It's roughly the same price, and double the voltage.
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2011, 01:10:19 PM »
Quote from: ammachine390 on April 20, 2011, 09:34:33 PM
If you are going to replace the coil, why not get the pertronix coil? It's roughly the same price, and double the voltage.
I was under the impression that in order to get the benefit of the additional voltage it's necessary to make some wiring changes.  I want to keep it as close to plug and play as possible.
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I'm right 98% of the time, and I don't care about the other 3%.
"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
08 Impala
01 Yukon 4X4
(There's more to life than fuel mileage)
83 Eagle wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
88 Eagle white woody wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
86 wagon parts car
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2011, 01:14:44 PM »
What year should I tell the parts person in order to get the ignition parts for the Ford 300?
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I'm right 98% of the time, and I don't care about the other 3%.
"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
08 Impala
01 Yukon 4X4
(There's more to life than fuel mileage)
83 Eagle wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
88 Eagle white woody wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
86 wagon parts car
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2011, 01:34:06 PM »
1980 will do  :).
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2011, 07:46:22 PM »
Here is everything you need to know:

http://www.amceaglenest.com/images/Downloads/MIU.pdf

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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2011, 10:44:40 PM »
Thanks.  It's difficult to get parts by part number.  If it ain't in the computer it don't exist.
I'll see if the local folks can find a Petronix coil on their shelf.
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I'm right 98% of the time, and I don't care about the other 3%.
"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
08 Impala
01 Yukon 4X4
(There's more to life than fuel mileage)
83 Eagle wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
88 Eagle white woody wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
86 wagon parts car
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2011, 10:59:39 PM »
Can anyone give a recommendation for summitracing.com?  Seems like I've seen it mentioned on here.  They have the Pertronix coils.
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I'm right 98% of the time, and I don't care about the other 3%.
"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
08 Impala
01 Yukon 4X4
(There's more to life than fuel mileage)
83 Eagle wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
88 Eagle white woody wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
86 wagon parts car
Click for Little Rock, AR Forecast" border="0" height="100" width="150

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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2011, 07:48:57 AM »
I've ordered a few things here and there from them, never an issue. Good prices, fast shipping :).
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2011, 09:20:14 AM »
Jim, I've had the Accel and 3 MSD coils fail on me. Go with an OEM Ford coil. I may have a spare on to give you. I went to hei and now gonna try TBI lol. PM your address, if I find it I will send it
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2011, 09:58:10 PM »
You can also order the Pertronix FlameThrower straight from the manufacturer's website with the correct resistance for our application. Took about 4 days for mine to get shipped to Michigan. Well worth the wait, it fires up almost before I can turn the key now.
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2011, 10:31:03 PM »
I ordered a Petronix from summitracing.
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I'm right 98% of the time, and I don't care about the other 3%.
"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
08 Impala
01 Yukon 4X4
(There's more to life than fuel mileage)
83 Eagle wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
88 Eagle white woody wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
86 wagon parts car
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2011, 10:40:48 PM »
Quote from: carguy87 on April 27, 2011, 09:58:10 PM
Well worth the wait, it fires up almost before I can turn the key now.

Did it help with acceleration? Does the engine run more smooth now? And finally, did you notice a change in gas mileage?
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2011, 02:07:38 PM »
Quote from: jim on April 21, 2011, 10:44:40 PM
Thanks.  It's difficult to get parts by part number.  If it ain't in the computer it don't exist.
I'll see if the local folks can find a Petronix coil on their shelf.

I have the whole setup on my '86, but it was put on BEFORE I got the Eagle.  I think the dist. cap was ordered from like a '85 ford 300 I6.   The funny thing is, there's no adapter plate on mine.  just the dist. cap, button, and coil.  I'm wondering if they changed the whole thing right down.

Maybe when it gets nice out (it's bloody snowing again) I'll get some pics, and post them.

I'm almost sure my coil is the 8140.  It's the yellow one.
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Re: coil for TFI
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2011, 06:56:36 PM »
Helped smooth out a little bit, and definitely noticeable in colder weather with easier starts and runs smoother in cold. Gas mileage barely improved enough to notice, but it did seem to give it a tick more power when you hit the go button.  I can easily hit 60 in under 2 minutes now   ;D
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