Topic: 1969 Mach 1 390 4bbl Distributor ID

[STAUBY38]

I am trying to identify the correct distributor part number for a 69 Mach 1 390 4bbl manual trans.  The one currently in the car is an Autolite C7AF 12127 AA with a date code of 8L 11.    The only reference I found was on Mustang Tek which shows this is a 390 2bbl but the information listed is limited.  Anyone have a better reference to help ID what distributor is correct for this car?   Thanks!

[Bob Gaines]

I am trying to identify the correct distributor part number for a 69 Mach 1 390 4bbl manual trans.  The one currently in the car is an Autolite C7AF 12127 AA with a date code of 8L 11.    The only reference I found was on Mustang Tek which shows this is a 390 2bbl but the information listed is limited.  Anyone have a better reference to help ID what distributor is correct for this car?   Thanks!

I think I have seen a page in the 1969 Ford specification guide small size manual (part of the shop manual set) for distributor applications. I don't have it handy otherwise I would look it up for you

[jwc66k]

Just a hint, you could look in this Forum's library section.
Jim

[STAUBY38]

Did that Jim   Didn't see anything unless your seeing something i'm not seeing.

[jwc66k]

Look again. It's on page three, but I bumped it to the top.
Jim

[STAUBY38]

I see your list but it shows 2 distributors and I cannot verify which one is correct.  Do you know from it since you made it?   In one section you show the letters COU   Does that mean Cougar or something else?    Parts appear to be C9AF-K  &  C9OF J    Mustang Tek shows neither part number on your list.  So now what?  See my issue?

[jwc66k]

Source references and notes are at the beginning of the spreadsheet. The two distributor part numbers you reference are used with different types of specific smog equipment. I have no idea where MustangTek got it's information. Your "issue" may be as simple as picking one. Go to the Library and look up the information for yourself and if you have a different interpretation, let me know and I will review it with an open mind.
Jim

[Bob Gaines]

I think I have seen a page in the 1969 Ford specification guide small size manual (part of the shop manual set) for distributor applications. I don't have it handy otherwise I would look it up for you

The 1969 service specification manual shows the C9AF-K for 390 Mustang 4 speed applications. I think the service specifications manual s reproduced . I know I find it invaluable.

[STAUBY38]

Thanks Bob  Ill check that out.

[Brian Conway]

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/c9af-12127-k.html

[Bob Gaines]

The 1969 service specification manual shows the C9AF-K for 390 Mustang 4 speed applications. I think the service specifications manual s reproduced . I know I find it invaluable.

Since this was a Mustang question I didn't elaborate but FYI the  cars C9AF-K is shown for in 390 4 speed applications is Fairlane,Montego,Mustang and Cougar.

[STAUBY38]

Thanks Brian  That helps a lot   I'm still trying to figure out how a C7AF 12127 AA got in this motor.     

[STAUBY38]

Got it Bob   Thanks for your help !

[STAUBY38]

Bob   Do you have a pic of what this spec manual looks like or a link to where you can find one?  I am not finding.  Unless your talking about the blue covered shop manuals but I don't think so ?   Those really don't have part numbers like I am looking for.  Is there a full reference to all part numbers used on a specific year of mustang?

[RoyceP]

The same number can be found in both the factory Shop Manual and the Master Parts Catalog. The identical same number is on the side of the distributor. If you look at the West Coast Classic Cougar website the information found there is accurate and trustworthy. Everyone here is telling the exact proper information too - you ought to be fairly well informed at this point.

Mustang and Cougar shared the same exact 390IP 4V engine in 1969. It's a pretty specific and rare engine.

Bob   Do you have a pic of what this spec manual looks like or a link to where you can find one?  I am not finding.  Unless your talking about the blue covered shop manuals but I don't think so ?   Those really don't have part numbers like I am looking for.  Is there a full reference to all part numbers used on a specific year of mustang?