1972 351W wiring

[Gigemags05]

I am rebuilding a 1972 engine. It has zero wiring with it.

Strictly for the engine, would I need to simply run 12v to a solenoid, and to the distributor? What is the simplest way to wire the engine? What is the easiest ignition system to use?

I have rebuilt an engine before but it was fuel injected and I had a plug and play harness for it.

If I am missing some existing conversations on this topic I apologize.

[flyboy2610]

This section has wiring diagrams for engines. You may find what you need here:
http://www.fordification.com/tech/schematics_i.htm

Welcome aboard!

[sargentrs]

from Georgia! The simplest ignition system is the Duraspark electronic ignition. The ignition module and a reman distributor are available at your local parts store. You will need the wiring harnesses and, unless you want to spend $140 for http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-3 ... 7AodLz4AAQ, you can probably find them at a junk yard near you. Look for any Ford car/truck with a similar engine from the late '70s. You will also need a starter solenoid. All of these vehicles came with Duraspark and you can find the harnesses from any of them. Just to be consistent, start with the trucks and full size cars.

FORD B600 (1980 - 1989)
FORD B700 (1980 - 1989)
FORD BRONCO (1976 - 1987)
FORD C600 (1980 - 1986)
FORD C700 (1980 - 1986)
FORD C800 (1980 - 1986)
FORD CUSTOM (1975 - 1977)
FORD E-100 (1976 - 1983)
FORD E-150 (1976 - 1987)
FORD E-250 (1976 - 1989)
FORD E-350 (1976 - 1995)
FORD ELITE (1975 - 1976)
FORD ESCORT (1981 - 1982)
FORD EXP 1982
FORD F-100 (1976 - 1983)
FORD F-150 (1976 - 1987)
FORD F-250 (1976 - 1987)
FORD F-350 (1976 - 1987)
FORD F600 (1980 - 1989)
FORD F700 (1980 - 1989)
FORD F800 (1980 - 1989)
FORD FAIRMONT (1978 - 1983)
FORD FIESTA (1978 - 1980)
FORD FT800 (1980 - 1990)
FORD GRAN TORINO (1975 - 1976)
FORD GRANADA (1975 - 1982)
FORD L800 (1980 - 1985)
FORD LN600 (1980 - 1985)
FORD LN700 (1980 - 1985)
FORD LN800 (1980 - 1985)
FORD LTD (1975 - 1986)
FORD LTD CROWN VICTORIA 1983
FORD LTD II (1977 - 1979)
FORD MAVERICK (1976 - 1977)
FORD MUSTANG (1979 - 1985)
FORD MUSTANG II (1976 - 1978)
FORD P-350 1976
FORD P-400 1976
FORD P-500 (1976 - 1977)
FORD PINTO (1976 - 1980)
FORD RANCHERO (1976 - 1979)
FORD RANGER (1983 - 1988)
FORD TEMPO (1984 - 1987)
FORD THUNDERBIRD (1975 - 1983)
FORD TORINO (1975 - 1976)
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL (1976 - 1985)
LINCOLN MARK IV 1976
LINCOLN MARK V (1977 - 1979)
LINCOLN MARK VI (1980 - 1983)
LINCOLN TOWN CAR (1982 - 1983)
LINCOLN VERSAILLES (1977 - 1980)
MERCURY BOBCAT (1976 - 1980)
MERCURY CAPRI (1976 - 1986)
MERCURY COMET (1976 - 1977)
MERCURY COUGAR (1976 - 1984)
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS (1976 - 1983)
MERCURY LN7 1982
MERCURY LYNX (1981 - 1982)
MERCURY MARQUIS (1976 - 1985)
MERCURY MONARCH (1976 - 1980)
MERCURY MONTEGO 1976
MERCURY TOPAZ (1984 - 1987)
MERCURY ZEPHYR (1978 - 1983)

[Gigemags05]

That's great information, thanks.

What benefits would I experience from installing a kit like the one linked below on a pretty much stock engine (haven't decided on cam, intake or carb yet but am not going to go overboard)? Is that pretty much plug and play?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pnx-c ... /make/ford


Or would this be a cheaper alternative?

http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/Ford- ... butor.html


Basically, this truck is going to be a street cruiser. I don't need it to be a dragster but would like some extra horses. I want to find the best mixture of cost vs benefit.

If the best way is to stick with the duraspark, then that is perfect. but if for a few dollars more I can get a lot of added performance, I would consider saving up the coin.