Tune up kit

[FordDude]

I want to do a basic tune up on the 1964.5 convertible. 289 4v. I got AP45 Autolite spark plugs. I found a motorcraft distributor cap while cleaning out stuff. I need the "points and condenser" kit. Where to buy a quality kit these days? Maybe even spark plug wires. Please, no chinese manufactured parts.

fd

 

[Aussie67]

Have you tried Rock Auto?

 

[kb3]

I would second Rock Auto. You can pick the manufacturer of the parts, including Motorcraft if available. There is always Amazon, I have found Motorcraft parts there as well. I recently compared prices on a list of parts between Rock Auto and Amazon. Rock Auto was significantly less expensive for the exact same Raybestos brake parts.

 

[Mach1 Driver]

I looked it up on another forum, the numbers represent the votes:

5 Blue Streak (Standard)
3 Napa Echlin
3 Motorcraft
2 NOS Motorcraft

 

[kb3]

I am not that familiar with Blue Streak. I can tell you there is nothing wrong with using Nape Echlin parts, sold those for years and always had good luck. People are dreaming to think a 50+ year old NOS part (if it could be found) will perform as good as a new quality part. The quality is the trick!

 

[Horseplay]

Blue Streak was always the "go to" back in the day for ignition stuff. Haven't needed stuff for years (decades?) at this point. Pertronix junkie. Points have been a real problem for a very long time now. Expect to buy a few sets until you get a good one seems to be the norm now. They almost all seem to be junk these days by internet reports. If you find a good one...stock up!

 

[c6fastback]

O’Reilly Auto carries Standard Blue Streak , very good quality

 

[FordDude]

I know that I am preaching to the choir, do not want chinese junk. I will go to my local O'Reilly for the parts. Thanks for the recommendations'.

fd

 

[msell66]

Switch it over to electronic and enjoy it.