EP-2CM-1 Ready-to-Run Distributor for Ford 351 Windsor V8 (Electronic Ignition)
The EP-2CM-1 is a complete Ready-to-Run electronic distributor for the Ford 351 Windsor V8 (5.8L). Windsor-specific shaft depth — NOT compatible with 351 Cleveland (order EP-2CM for Cleveland). Replaces points and Duraspark with maintenance-free magnetic pickup and internal module. Two-wire installation requires external coil. Adjustable mechanical advance, vacuum advance, brass-terminal cap. Fits Mustang Mach 1/Boss 351, F-100/F-150/F-250, Gran Torino, LTD 1969-1997. ISO 9001:2015, CE-EMC, UL, UKCA certified.
EP Aftermarket Ignition Distributor
EP-2CM-1 — Ready-to-Run Distributor for Ford 351 Windsor V8
Ready-to-Run distributor · Ford 351 Windsor · Magnetic pickup · 2-wire installation · Mustang F-series Gran Torino
Model
EP-2CM-1
Type
Ready-to-Run
Engine
Ford 351 Windsor
Install
2-wire
Cap
Multi-color
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
| EP Model No. | EP-2CM-1 |
| Product type | Ready-to-Run Electronic Distributor — Complete Assembly |
| Vehicle application | Ford Mustang, Gran Torino, F-100/F-150/F-250, LTD — 351 Windsor V8 |
| Engine | Ford 351 Windsor (5.8L) V8 |
| Important note | NOT compatible with Ford 351 Cleveland — see EP-2CM for Cleveland |
| Shaft depth | Windsor-specific shaft length (longer than 289/302 units) |
| Ignition module | Internal high-output electronic module |
| Pickup | Maintenance-free magnetic pickup |
| Advance | Adjustable mechanical advance + vacuum advance canister |
| Cap terminals | Solid brass |
| Requires | External ignition coil (not included) · 2-wire hookup |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 · CE-EMC · UL · UKCA |
| Brand | EP (Ever-Power) |
The EP-2CM-1 is a Ready-to-Run electronic distributor for the Ford 351 Windsor — one of the most durable and long-lived Ford V8 engines ever produced, continuously manufactured from 1969 through the late 1990s and found across Mustangs, Torinos, F-series trucks, and large Ford sedans. The 351W is beloved in the Ford performance community for its robustness and broad aftermarket support, and electronic ignition conversion is the single most cost-effective reliability upgrade for points-equipped Windsor engines.
The EP-2CM-1 is specifically dimensioned for the 351 Windsor's shaft depth, which differs from both the 289/302 small block and the 351 Cleveland. Installing a distributor designed for a different Ford engine will result in incorrect shaft depth and unreliable ignition timing. The EP-2CM-1 replaces points and condenser with a maintenance-free magnetic pickup, adds an internal electronic module for consistent ignition signal, and provides an adjustable mechanical advance for timing curve customization.
Two-wire installation eliminates the multi-wire Duraspark harness. The EP-2CM-1 is compatible with any standard 12-volt external ignition coil, giving the builder freedom to choose coil performance to match the application.

Key features
351 Windsor-specific shaft depth
Dimensioned for the 351W's longer distributor shaft. Not interchangeable with 289/302 (shorter) or 351 Cleveland (different block architecture).
Nearly 30 years of Ford 351W vehicle coverage
Fits the 351 Windsor across Mustang, Torino, F-series trucks, and Ford full-size from 1969 through 1997.
Replaces Duraspark with cleaner 2-wire setup
Removes the Duraspark external module and wiring harness. Two wires: switched +12V and coil negative.
Adjustable advance for 351W performance builds
Timing curve customization with supplied bushings and springs suits stock rebuilds through performance cam combinations.
Vehicle fitment
| Make | Model | Years | Engine |
| Ford | Mustang / Mach 1 / Boss 351 | 1969-1997 | 351 Windsor V8 |
| Ford | F-100 / F-150 / F-250 Pickup | 1969-1996 | 351 Windsor V8 |
| Ford | Gran Torino / Torino | 1969-1976 | 351 Windsor V8 |
| Ford | LTD / Galaxie | 1969-1978 | 351 Windsor V8 |
| Mercury | Mustang / Cougar | 1971-1973 | 351 Windsor V8 |

Application scenarios
Mustang Mach 1 and Boss 351 electronic conversion
Mach 1 and Boss 351 owners converting from points to electronic ignition choose the EP-2CM-1 for correct Windsor fitment and simplified wiring.
F-series 351W truck reliability
F-150 and F-250 owners with the 351 Windsor appreciate the EP-2CM-1 for reliable maintenance-free ignition in year-round truck use.
Ford Windsor specialist supply
Shops specializing in Ford performance stock the EP-2CM-1 as the definitive 351W Ready-to-Run distributor, explicitly separate from the Cleveland EP-2CM.
Installation guide
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Remove cap, note rotor position for 351W firing order (1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8). Mark housing alignment against the intake manifold. Remove Duraspark or points wiring and vacuum advance hose. Remove hold-down and withdraw old distributor. Lower EP-2CM-1 to the correct Windsor shaft depth -- do not substitute a 289/302 or 351 Cleveland unit as shaft lengths differ. Connect +12V and coil negative wires. Connect vacuum advance hose. Set timing per Ford 351W specification. Approximately 30-45 minutes.
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Quality assurance
Every EP Ready-to-Run distributor is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management. Each unit is individually tested for magnetic pickup signal strength, electronic module switching function, mechanical advance travel range, and vacuum advance response before shipment. CE-EMC electromagnetic compatibility certification, UL listing, and UKCA conformity mark ensure full compliance across all major global export markets.

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| EP-2M-13 | Ford Cleveland 302/351 -- 13mm | R2R Cleveland 13mm |
| EP-2M-125 | Ford Cleveland 302/351 -- 12.5mm | R2R Cleveland 12.5mm |
About the manufacturer
EP (Ever-Power) — Automotive Ignition Specialist Since 1999
25+
Years in production
300+
Distributor models
80%
Export ratio
4
Certifications
HZPT is the international brand of Ningbo Xianlong Automobile Fittings Co., Ltd. We have manufactured more than 300 distributor models since 1999, serving global aftermarket channels in North America, Europe, Australasia, and South America. Our Ready-to-Run series ships as a complete assembly -- distributor body, internal ignition module, cap with brass terminals, rotor, and adjustable vacuum advance -- requiring only an external coil and two wires to complete the installation.

Every Ready-to-Run distributor features a maintenance-free magnetic pickup that replaces contact-breaker points permanently, an adjustable mechanical advance for custom timing curves, and an oversized steel shaft running in a top-mounted sealed ball bearing with an extra-long sintered steel bushing at the base. EP is part of the Ever-Power Group, also producing sprockets and a comprehensive range of mechanical transmission products.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Ready-to-Run distributor and an HEI distributor?
What does the EP-2CM-1 ship with?
Is the EP-2CM-1 compatible with the 351 Windsor 5.8L used in 1980s Ford Bronco and F-150 trucks?
Can a Ready-to-Run distributor be used with an external MSD or other ignition box?
How do I order the EP-2CM-1 for export or wholesale?
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