Those that have or are planning a Ford Six DuraSpark II Distributor Swap into these 1965 up Ford Six's 170, 200, 250, 240, 300, or even with a 300 Distributor Swap into a 215, 223, or 262 Six.
How to Test Your DuraSpark II Ignition System Parts With a Volt / Ohm Meter
The DuraSpark II Stock System Parts
Note that the only differance in 4, 6, or V8 engine's DuraSpark II parts are mainly the just the Distributor that is engine specific, plus it's Cap, Rotor, and Spark Plug Wire Set most all the other ignition system parts used are usually the same. I.E. The Coil and Blue Strain Relief ICM, Wire harness is the same except it might be longer for a Inline Six over that used on a 4 or V8 engine.
1. First thing is to test is the condition of the battery and its charge, clean the battery posts and the cable terminals. The battery charge needs to be at least 12.5 volts (Write down your voltage reading result for reference) if its not at minimum voltage then try charging the battery up and retest. Now you need to do a cranking voltage test on the battery (again Write this result down for reference), if when your cranking the engine over the battery voltage drops to less than 9 volts the battery will need to be replaced. Again these are the first things to do and is very important to check out that the battery voltage is at the minimum voltage or higher, plus the battery cables condition, cleanliness of all of their connections at each end and need they need to be tight before you can accurately do any other voltage reading tests.
How to Test Your DuraSpark II Ignition System Parts With a Volt / Ohm Meter
The DuraSpark II Stock System Parts
Note that the only differance in 4, 6, or V8 engine's DuraSpark II parts are mainly the just the Distributor that is engine specific, plus it's Cap, Rotor, and Spark Plug Wire Set most all the other ignition system parts used are usually the same. I.E. The Coil and Blue Strain Relief ICM, Wire harness is the same except it might be longer for a Inline Six over that used on a 4 or V8 engine.
1. First thing is to test is the condition of the battery and its charge, clean the battery posts and the cable terminals. The battery charge needs to be at least 12.5 volts (Write down your voltage reading result for reference) if its not at minimum voltage then try charging the battery up and retest. Now you need to do a cranking voltage test on the battery (again Write this result down for reference), if when your cranking the engine over the battery voltage drops to less than 9 volts the battery will need to be replaced. Again these are the first things to do and is very important to check out that the battery voltage is at the minimum voltage or higher, plus the battery cables condition, cleanliness of all of their connections at each end and need they need to be tight before you can accurately do any other voltage reading tests.