NOS Sorensen FO-49MX Hi-Performance Ignition Contact Set – USA Made

Description:

Correct for select 1960s–70s Ford V8 platforms using Autolite-style distributors. Cross-referenced with Echlin CS49H and Niehoff FF-49MX. Features cross-cut contact surfaces for enhanced arc control and durability. NOS condition – includes original packaging – ideal for restorers seeking period-correct ignition components.

⚙️ Part Overview

• Manufacturer: Sorensen (Standard Motor Products)

• Part Number: FO-49MX

• Type: Ignition contact set (breaker points)

• Design: Cross-cut contact surface for improved arc suppression

• Performance Tier: Hi-Performance series

• Country of Origin: USA

• Packaging: Typically boxed with Sorensen branding; NOS units often appear in sealed or open-box condition

🚗 Fitment & Specific Applications

While exact vehicle fitment is not listed in manufacturer catalogs, FO-series Sorensen points typically align with Ford V8 platforms using Autolite or Motorcraft distributors from the 1960s–early 1970s. Based on adjacent part numbers and comparable listings:

This set is often paired with ventilated condensers and used in high-voltage ignition systems for performance builds or factory-spec restorations.

🔁 Cross-Reference Numbers

These numbers reflect interchangeability across aftermarket brands for Ford-style high-performance contact sets