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Ranger16
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WOW! That IS cheap. So much so that I'd be a little concerned about quality and reliability.
NJRR
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I posted those. I bought 2 for spares only. They came from Mancini Racing. I haven't tested them yet ( car is still all buttoned up in the garage till after the last of the snow and salt is gone). Will post results when I do.
Been using these for a few years- no issues, and made in USA
Still keep a cheap NAPA in the trunk tho...
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/40805/10002/-1
Still keep a cheap NAPA in the trunk tho...
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/40805/10002/-1
New somebody else posted it but didn't known which thread. Saved it on my ebay watch list so I wouldn't have to remember where I saw it. Sorry I couldn't give you credit.
Sixpactogo
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Thanks for all the help, advise, and stories (at least I know I am not the only one with this issue). Bulkhead looks good everything is bright and clean. I think i can rule out wiring because its fairly new and all connectors look good. Ground on the orange box is good, no corsion behing it. I am purchasing a new coil tonight, I have a new voltage regulator, and I guess I have to order a new orange box, my spare in the trunk has a crack in it so I am scrapping that thing.
The bracket on my Challenger came off of a 74 Challenger parts car I had. I think 71& up B & E bodies had them when they went to electronic ignition. I see someone on Ebay is selling them with the control box. I have seen them for sale elsewhere too a while back.
Here is a better pic of mine. Just a note. I know you said there was no corrosion behind your orange box but I didn't have any either. Just too much paint and the screws were not making good enough contact to ground. If you have a good ohm meter, test between the box and the negative post on your battery. You shouldn't see much more than .2 - .5 ohms. Another thing, your voltage regulator is not the problem if it is charging properly when running.
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junkpile
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Thanks Sixpactogo, I will look for one. Someone told be Classic industries sells them as well brand new, but I will have to see which is cheaper, right now a friend has a car that he is parting it may have what i am looking for. I will keep you posted
Sixpactogo
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If you can find a 71-75 A,B or C body, I think most of them had the bracket. I don't know how much they help with heat dissipation but they are easier on the threads in the firewall.
I mounted my ignition box near horns. use 3/4"x 1/8" steel strip bend so it was 2" out to clear horns. had to be a little creative not to drill any holes but it was bolt on.
I just got one of those $10 orange boxes in. It looks brand new. No scratches, no dings, looks like it's never been installed. I put it on the Roadrunner and the engine fired right up. My carb's still having issues so I don't know how much better performance it's giving, but it does seems to be working. I just ordered another one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHRYSLER-DO...a29261e&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=232227806489
NOT MINE. If anyone needs a few spares.
NOT MINE. If anyone needs a few spares.
NJRR
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Good news. I'm still going to install both to make sure they work before keeping them as spares. If they don't work when you need em, they're just $10 orange paperweights.
Just got the second unit in, and it looks as good as the first.
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