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1989 Ranger 2.3 distributor-less to distributor ignition?


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Hello Im new here, my name is Matthew.

Well I have bought my first 1989 Ranger 2.3l 4x4 xlt, $450 on Craigslist no motor, it originally had the distributor-less ignition (8 plug head). Well I have a 1988 Mustang 2.3, only problem is it is distributor instead of the distributor-less. I have been going threw wiring diagrams and i think it can be done. I was just wondering if anyone else has ever done it? I also found a while back where someone had done the same thing, except it was on a 93 mustang, but I cant find it now. I will post again with wiring diagrams I have been looking at to show and see what you guys think.

Thanks, Matt.
 
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Welcome to TRS....I'm sure it can be done by using a wire that is hot run to the COIL when the key is in the ON position....

but....you need to let someone who is experienced with this modification post how they would wire the COIL......
 
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I looked at the diagrams.....but there's no color code on the wire that comes out of the EEC switch so that you'll know which one to connect to the COIL.


EDIT: sorry.....I should have used the word COIL......instead of distributor.
 
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go HERE, it's for going the other way but should help out...
 

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Thanks scotts90ranger

I think after looking at that diagram it will work just have to work the opposite way.:icon_thumby:
 

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