Jeep CJ Duraspark to HEI/TFI conversion

DURASPARK IGNITION MODULE CONVERSION

If you've modified your ignition (tfi, EECU bypass, etc), and your OEM Duraspark Ignition Module is facing increased amperage, consider
swapping it out for a GM Ignition Module designed for the increased draw. Exposing the OEM ignition module to higher amperage volume can
increase the likelihood that it will meet an early fate.
See the links here for more details on that argument.

Source Threads for this data

Part Numbers
HEI / TFI Hybrid

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Not so sure about this one, but I posted it for posterity's sake....

The WHITE wire pictured above is not actually attached to terminal "C" on the Ign Mod. See the next pic for a better view with the wires tied
appropriately. When in doubt, follow the drawing.

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Using the HEI Ignition Module and the Ford TFI Ignition Coil in the OEM Jeep Ignition

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Ignition Module is out of a 1976-1982 GM 250 cid or any 1975-1980 Chevy HEI ignition. Notice that the pictured installs are using the original
duraspark as a heatsink. If you do not want to use the original Duraspark Ign Mod case, you need to use a heatsink of some kind. Like the install
pictured below, which has the Ign Mod mounted on aluminum.

Part Numbers
1980 Camaro 3.8L
GP Sorensen EL102
Advance Auto Parts
AC Delco D1906

Wells DR100
Autozone
Accel 35361

Napa Milage Plus #MPETP45SB

PepBoys Accel #35367

JU Thread that I got this from.

Off-road Thread, another good source. This one replacing Prestolite components.

Carbford.com writeup

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bronco.com writeup

John Shufflebarger's writeup

Not a source, but a good writeup

Trouble Shooting
Module:
W = positive lead (+) from the pickup
G = negative lead (-) from the pickup
C = negative side (-) of the coil
B = positive side (+) of the coil

The (G) is the ground terminal, and it is one of the holes that the screw runs through to attach the module.

● Remove the module. (watch out for the dielectric grease on the underside, It's relatively harmless, but goopy) Connect a test lamp between
the B and C module terminals and jumper +12 volts to the B terminal and then ground the module at the (G) terminal. If the lamp lights
then the module is bad.
● If the module passes step one, then jumper between the B and G terminals. The lamp will light if the module is ok.

Great Hybrid troubleshooting thread. Click here. Great pics and explanation of steps. Just as the thread owner found, HEI modules can be bad out
of the box!

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