[G.M.]

You don't want an 8 volt battery in these old Fords. You need a good 6 volt, Optima's work real well and you don't have the acid problem. I don't know what coil you have but you need a stock coil and have it rebuilt by Skip with an IH-200 condenser and the original resistor. You also need 2/0 battery cables with all connections and grounds CLEAN and TIGHT with electrical grease on the joints. If you have a green battery disconnect get rid of that if it's not a problem it will be. G.M.