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Crossflow HT Leads
robinsoncrusoe55 - 21/12/24 at 01:51 PM

Good afternoon all

I'm looking to replace the HT leads on my crossflow engined locost,

and was wondering if anyone had got any particular supplier recommendations.

I was looking more, for quality of manufacture and durability, rather than cheapness,

any suggestions gratefully received

Thanks

gremlin1234 - 21/12/24 at 02:47 PM

so many modern pattern parts are inferior
I suggest if you do change them, you keep the old ones in a spares bin/ the bottom of your toolbox.

JMW - 21/12/24 at 04:04 PM

I got a set built by Mr Retroleads Ltd (07760 872 910 afitchett@hotmail.com) for my Toyota 4A-GE for £45 in 2023. It was necessary to use the old ones as a pattern as the edis module is not on the engine, unlike your distributor of course.

No connection with the business, just a happy customer.

robinsoncrusoe55 - 22/12/24 at 08:27 AM

Hi guys .......I



Gremlins 1234 :- Most definitely, will be keeping the old ones for spares, you never know !



JMW :- Thank you for the contact info, I will give him a shout after the holidays, to check cost and supply details etc


Much appreciated

Mike Wood - 22/12/24 at 08:59 PM

You might want to check out what historic Kent engined Formula Formula racers use as well as folk who rally Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Escorts with Crossflows.

For example:

https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/lumenition-spark-plug-ht-leads-for-ford-kent-ohv-engines-formula-ford-lum-bls536?srsltid=AfmBOooU8grHZFmKWT-xfJ8T ynHGHz4c8uRU_g6QGGXsbTxEmSCWkUin

&

http://www.medinasport.co.uk/MSSpares/index.php?route=product/product&path=38&product_id=236

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https://www.historicmotorsport.net/shop/new-parts/electrical/ht-leads-electrical/ford-crossflow-7mm-magnicor-ht-leadsxflow/

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robinsoncrusoe55 - 23/12/24 at 09:25 AM

Hi Mike Wood ...

Thanks a lot for the links, much appreciated, will check them out.

I should have put them on my Christmas wish list, along with the new water pump,
that I've hinted at heavily !

Mike Wood - 24/12/24 at 09:26 AM

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Originally posted by robinsoncrusoe55
Hi Mike Wood ...

Thanks a lot for the links, much appreciated, will check them out.

I should have put them on my Christmas wish list, along with the new water pump,
that I've hinted at heavily !


You are very welcome. I always forget such key items for my Santa List too!

Other suppliers for classic Fomrula Ford 1600 (Crossflow) bits such as ignition leads include Trident Racing Supplies: https://tridentracing.co.uk/product/formula-ford-parts/ and also Hartwell Ford: https://www.hartwell.co.uk/pages/ford/formula-ford-parts/

Cheers
Mike

robinsoncrusoe55 - 24/12/24 at 09:08 PM

Mike Wood - Big thank you for the other 2 links - much appreciated !

and a Merry Christmas to all ..... Enjoy !