Changing from points to electronic ignition?

[Blue71]

I have all the stuff from a'77 Bronco that has the stock electronic ignition. I want replace my '74 points. Will this setup work and what all needs to be changed? What is involved? Anybody got any advise or steps to take? Is it a pain in the butt?

Let me know.

Thanks Much,

Blue71

 

[broncnaz]

its really a piece of cake check out the writeups in the links section they have it all spelled out for you there. I did my 73 way before this site came out all I used was the factory wiring diagrams. On my next trip to the junk yard I'm going to get the wiring to convert my 71. Basically all you need is the distr and module but I like to use the harness from a donor vehicle that way I have all the connectors. You may also need some plug wires for the electonic cap if you dont already have them.

 

[cro_bronco]

Very easy conversion. Here is a diagram I saved off the internet. Good luck.!

 

[edge4]

Blue 71',
Easy conversion. The most important item is the cam gear. Bronco distributor cam gears were made of three different metals. If you don't change the cam gear to match your engine you can do some damage.
Edge

 

[INPHOBIC]

Why would you want to put a ford electronic ignition on? Since you already have the stuff I would suggest buying an new module and carring the old one as a spare, provided it works.
Best of luck, Jake

 

[airman]

You may want to concider this. I just did it. The only bad thing was clearence with my 351W hood. It is about 1.00-2.00" taller than the stock dist cap and mine hit the cross member on the hood. (I have zero body lift)

Here is the link for the HEI dist for 302 at JBG. There is also one for 351W. You eliminate all of the module and coil.

Jeff in AZ