EP-2CM Ready-to-Run Distributor for Ford 351 Cleveland 429 460 V8 (Electronic Ignition)
The EP-2CM is a complete Ready-to-Run electronic distributor for Ford 351 Cleveland, 351M, 400M, 429, and 460 V8 engines. NOT compatible with Ford 351 Windsor (order EP-2CM-1 for Windsor). Replaces points and Duraspark with a maintenance-free magnetic pickup and internal electronic module. Two-wire installation requires external coil. Adjustable mechanical advance, vacuum advance, brass-terminal cap. Fits Torino Gran Torino, Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental, Mustang Mach 1/Boss 351, F-series big block trucks. ISO 9001:2015, CE-EMC, UL, UKCA certified.
EP Aftermarket Ignition Distributor
EP-2CM — Ready-to-Run Distributor for Ford 351 Cleveland 429 460 Big Block V8
Ready-to-Run distributor · Ford 351C 429 460 · Magnetic pickup · 2-wire installation · Torino Thunderbird F-series
Model
EP-2CM
Type
Ready-to-Run
Engine
Ford 351C / 429 / 460
Install
2-wire
Cap
Multi-color
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
| EP Model No. | EP-2CM |
| Product type | Ready-to-Run Electronic Distributor — Complete Assembly |
| Vehicle application | Ford Torino, Gran Torino, Thunderbird, F-series, Galaxie, Mustang — 351C / 429 / 460 V8 |
| Engine | Ford 351 Cleveland, 351M, 400M CID · Ford 429 CID · Ford 460 CID V8 |
| Important note | NOT compatible with Ford 351 Windsor — see EP-2CM-1 for Windsor |
| 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 is a Ready-to-Run electronic distributor for Ford's 351 Cleveland, 429, and 460 cubic inch V8 engines — the powerplants that defined Ford's performance lineup in the muscle car era. The 351 Cleveland is celebrated for its high-flow canted-valve heads and broad power band, while the 429 Cobra Jet and 460 big block engines brought raw displacement power to Torinos, Thunderbirds, and heavy F-series trucks. Replacing the aging points ignition in these engines with a modern electronic system is one of the most effective reliability upgrades available.
The EP-2CM replaces the points and condenser with a maintenance-free magnetic pickup and internal electronic module, eliminating the periodic dwell angle adjustment that points systems require. The adjustable mechanical advance allows precise timing curve tailoring for the specific compression and camshaft combination, and the vacuum advance canister restores part-throttle efficiency on street-driven builds. Two-wire installation is significantly simpler than the multi-wire harness of the Ford Duraspark system this unit commonly replaces.
Critical fitment note: the EP-2CM is designed for the Ford 351 Cleveland, 351M, 400M, 429, and 460 engine family. It is NOT interchangeable with the Ford 351 Windsor — the Windsor uses a different block architecture and distributor shaft depth. For the 351 Windsor, order the EP-2CM-1.

Key features
Ford 351C / 429 / 460 family coverage
One distributor covers the Ford Cleveland-based and 385-series big block family including 351C, 351M, 400M, 429, and 460 CID engines.
NOT interchangeable with 351 Windsor
The 351 Cleveland and 351 Windsor are different engines with different distributor shaft depths. The EP-2CM fits Cleveland/385-series only. Order EP-2CM-1 for 351 Windsor applications.
Replaces Duraspark with 2-wire simplicity
Eliminates the Ford Duraspark external module and its multi-wire harness. Two wires: +12V switched power and coil negative trigger.
Adjustable mechanical advance
Customizable timing curve for stock and modified 351C and big block combinations using supplied bushings and springs.
Vehicle fitment
| Make | Model | Years | Engine |
| Ford | Torino / Gran Torino | 1970-1974 | 351 Cleveland / 429 V8 |
| Ford | Thunderbird | 1968-1978 | 429 / 460 V8 |
| Lincoln | Continental Mark III / IV / V | 1968-1978 | 460 V8 |
| Ford | F-100 / F-150 / F-250 | 1968-1978 | 429 / 460 V8 |
| Ford | Mustang Mach 1 / Boss | 1970-1974 | 351 Cleveland V8 |
| Ford | LTD / Galaxie | 1970-1982 | 429 / 460 V8 |

Application scenarios
Gran Torino and Torino performance restoration
Gran Torino Sport and Mach 1 owners upgrading from points or Duraspark to electronic ignition choose the EP-2CM for the 351 Cleveland and 429 Cobra Jet.
Thunderbird and Lincoln Continental preservation
Thunderbird and Lincoln owners maintaining 429 and 460-powered classics use the EP-2CM for reliable electronic ignition where original parts are increasingly scarce.
Ford big block wholesale supply
Distributors serving the Ford performance aftermarket stock the EP-2CM as the R2R solution for Cleveland and 385-series big block applications.
Installation guide
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Remove cap, note rotor position and Ford firing order (1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 for Cleveland V8). Mark housing alignment. Remove Duraspark module wiring and vacuum advance hose. Remove hold-down bolt and withdraw old distributor. Lower EP-2CM into position. Connect +12V switched wire and coil negative trigger wire. Connect vacuum advance hose. Set timing per Ford Cleveland specification. Transfer plug wires one at a time. Approximately 30-45 minutes.
Need pricing or technical assistance?
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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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| Model | Application | Engine |
| EP-4M | Chevy SBC 262-400 / BBC 396-454 | R2R Chevy V8 |
| EP-2CM-1 | Ford 351 Windsor | R2R Ford 351W |
| EP-289VWM | Ford 289-302 / 5.0L SBF | R2R Ford SBF |
| EP-318M | Mopar LA 318 / 340 / 360 | R2R Mopar SB |
| EP-440M | Mopar RB 413 / 426 Wedge / 440 | R2R Mopar BB |
| EP-3M | Holden V8 253 / 308 | R2R Holden V8 |
| 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
Founded in 1999 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, EP operates automated and semi-automated production lines for ignition distributors, oil pump motors, and automotive electrical components. Our Ready-to-Run distributor range is the most complete available from a single manufacturer, spanning Chevrolet SBC/BBC, Ford Windsor/Cleveland/FE, Chrysler/Dodge Mopar small block and big block, and Holden 253/308.

Wholesale buyers, Amazon sellers, and aftermarket distributors source directly from our factory, accessing the same specification as premium American performance brands at factory-direct pricing. OEM branding and private-label packaging are available for qualifying volumes. EP is part of the Ever-Power Group, also producing planetary gearboxes 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 ship with?
How do I tell if my Ford has a 351 Cleveland or 351 Windsor engine?
Can a Ready-to-Run distributor be used with an external MSD or other ignition box?
How do I order the EP-2CM for export or wholesale?
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