Kind of a late comment but I guess better late than never: the module itself REALLY likes the full 12v (or around 14v when running) and since Ford engines tend to put a resistive lead/ballast resistor on the hot wire to the coil, it usually receives about 7v or 9v when running and that can burn the module up, my best advice would be to find a keyed full 12v and hook the module positive terminal to that rather than on the positive side of the coil, since that usually doesnt get full voltage
Until I got on You Tube (only a year ago. I'm slow), I had no idea so many folks loved "bumpside" Fords as much as I do! I didn't even know they were called bumpsides, lol.
Love the truck Sir. I put a Pertronix Ignitor in My 1969 Ford Bronco It has a 351 Cleveland out of a 1970 March 1 Mustang. That way when I bought it. The Pertronix Ignitor woke the engine up like you would not believe. I hade all ways run it on pionts and I can't tell you the difference the ignitor made. It was Major.
Question, I installed what I know is a working tachometer and having a Pertronix ignition it is not working how did you run the wires ? I also have a 1968 camper special with a 390 Thanks Chuck
@@DonWSquared Great, I KNEW things looked too simple. Now I gotta think about THAT 🙄. Like I said, I'm slow. All I know about electricity is, don't use a hairdryer in the bathtub.
I did the Petronix distributor and coil. Now I apparently need to do “bypass the pink 6v wire on the back of the ignition switch under the dash!? Any video of how to do that ?! Also had thermactor smog controls. I removed all of it and plugged the cylinder head rail ports. Now I have a bunch of extra vacuum lines and have no idea where they go. Forums are a bunch of nonsense with opposing answers. My brake booster vacuum line is rubber to metal pipe to brass junction at back of intake and now pedal gets sucked to the floor when running. Any ideas !?
You bet, I'll try to cover the coil/resistor wire in an upcoming episode. For the other issues my best suggestion is to get a 68 Ford Truck service manual.
Love your video I'm glad you left that in your a real man
Kind of a late comment but I guess better late than never: the module itself REALLY likes the full 12v (or around 14v when running) and since Ford engines tend to put a resistive lead/ballast resistor on the hot wire to the coil, it usually receives about 7v or 9v when running and that can burn the module up, my best advice would be to find a keyed full 12v and hook the module positive terminal to that rather than on the positive side of the coil, since that usually doesnt get full voltage
Until I got on You Tube (only a year ago. I'm slow), I had no idea so many folks loved "bumpside" Fords as much as I do! I didn't even know they were called bumpsides, lol.
Great trucks! I'm currently building a detached garage (video coming soon!) and I bought a BUMP AHEAD caution sign for it. lol
They are called Fleetsides from Ford! I worked at Ford for years, and that is the correct term.
I'm going to do this exact same thing for the 390 in my 72' F250, so this video was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
I have a 68 F-250 yup still gets me.
Did it to my 59 merc m100. What a world of difference from the old points.
Right? Same on my '59 F100 and that little 223 really perked up.
Really? Is it better than brand new points, or old worn out, crusty points?
@@donellmuniz590 better start and running than good points .
Good video. You should install the pertronix flame thrower coil so it has proper ohms or it will eventually burn up the module.
Don, you are my new favorite channel. Thank you for these videos Sir!
Wow, thanks!
Love the truck Sir. I put a Pertronix Ignitor in My 1969 Ford Bronco It has a 351 Cleveland out of a 1970 March 1 Mustang. That way when I bought it. The Pertronix Ignitor woke the engine up like you would not believe. I hade all ways run it on pionts and I can't tell you the difference the ignitor made. It was Major.
Thank you!
That old 390 sounds good with a rotor button install. I ain;t laughing at you. I've done it myself.
Go ahead and laugh. I deserved it!
I was yelling at the screen 😂, “Put the rotor on!!”😅
Good video. Thanks alot. One question.... Will my existing rotor button work or do I need to purchase another one?
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome!
Question, I installed what I know is a working tachometer and having a Pertronix ignition it is not working how did you run the wires ? I also have a 1968 camper special with a 390 Thanks
Chuck
Very informative! And honest , mistakes and all! Lol
Glad you enjoyed it... even me being an idiot! (Darn senior moments!) lol
Does the truck have a ballast resistor? If so I believe red wire goes to ignition
You are right! I should have mentioned on the video I yanked the pink resistor wire. Well, there's another senior moment... LOL
Could you explain yanking the pink resistor wire.
@@DonWSquared Great, I KNEW things looked too simple. Now I gotta think about THAT 🙄. Like I said, I'm slow. All I know about electricity is, don't use a hairdryer in the bathtub.
The 360 and 300 six were the standard engine. The 390 was an option for the 68.
Agreed. This F250 is a Camper Special optioned.
I did the Petronix distributor and coil. Now I apparently need to do “bypass the pink 6v wire on the back of the ignition switch under the dash!? Any video of how to do that ?! Also had thermactor smog controls. I removed all of it and plugged the cylinder head rail ports. Now I have a bunch of extra vacuum lines and have no idea where they go. Forums are a bunch of nonsense with opposing answers. My brake booster vacuum line is rubber to metal pipe to brass junction at back of intake and now pedal gets sucked to the floor when running. Any ideas !?
You bet, I'll try to cover the coil/resistor wire in an upcoming episode. For the other issues my best suggestion is to get a 68 Ford Truck service manual.
My truck keeps running after key is off it does finally stops
That should perk it up.
Yes, added some fire to that old 390.
Lol great video
Thanks. Yah, I messed up... Figured it'd be good for a laugh!
Hehehe. I missed it also
Right? I hate it when that happens. lol
just like factree lol
Vise grip garage, I love that guy. "Whoops too much... Perrrfect"
Replace that coil! Way to old and weak to be working well with the Pertronics