Nice in depth explanation Wayne, good job!
One other point which some may want to take advantage of, the larger Ford Duraspark Cap can be adapted to any of the point type ot 1st generation Duraspark Distributors by using the cap adapter and required rotor, or the small diameter cap with the male high tension terminals from an AMC or International application will fit also. Such as this (although this is for a Small Block):
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