Pondering question about the "Duraspark" conversion.

[OilPatch197]

I've been reading that you will have to DISABLE your ECC-IV emission system when you do the Duraspark ignition conversion.

But here is a question, why could you not simply put the ignition control module that is located on the OEM distro and simply install a heatsink, and simply use a "Y" wire harness?

Simply put can you not just feed the Duraspark AND the ECC-IV ignition module by simply feeding them both from the distributor, so both units get a "signal" and will continue to work?

Obviously the Duraspark would deal with ignition and the ECC-IV ignition module would just deal with maintaining feedback carb funtions.

I would like to maintain my ECC-IV as it is working, I just want the reliablity of the Duraspark as I have many corroded wires all over the place, and a failure of a wire is possible, but as right now it works flawlessly.

 

[LearjetMinako]

Why don't you just replace the wires?

 

[OilPatch197]

Why don't you just replace the wires?

Any Ideal where I can get the connectors? The insulation is HARD and brittle on ALL engine wires, cracked and missing insulation everywhere, especially right where the wire goes into the connectors, the insulating is missing and corroded- exposed wires abound!

every sensor's wiring is brittle and IF I was to undertake a huge rewiring job, I would not be able to use the sensor connectors, I would have to ****** rig spade terminals and then seal up the sensors connectors with hot melt or liquid electrical tape. (BUT then when the componet fails, I have to redo the connection)

But I see what you mean, inevitably it will need rewired or it will cease to function, but any Ideals on how to deal with the connectors?
The wires go into the connectors and it looks like they are molded into the connectors.