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The DuraSpark II ignition boxes do have a wonderful featuer during start! The two wires that control power to the unit are the "S" and "I" terminals, same as on a Ford starter solenoid. For a V8, you want the box with the blue strain relief. Two connectors, one of two wires and one with four wires. Can get them off of the same vehicle you get your distributor from!

During the "S" or start, when +12V is applied from the ignition switch, the unit retards 10 degrees for easier starting! Once you return from start to the "I" or ignition mode of run....then the unit runs normal advance.

I run this in my Boss with a mechanical (only) advance Motorsports distributor. I run about 26 degrees static advance, and 8 mech. in the distributor, so during start, I'm really only at 16....which is exactly where a Boss was set from the factory! Car pops off smartly with no issues. Runs until the valves float....

I enjoy the reliability and comfort that my repair parts are only an old Ford truck away!!!

Ciao!
Steve
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