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Old Apr 4, 2019 | 12:13 PM
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Pertronix ignitor 3

Hey guys. Been thinking about getting an ignitor 3 for my 66 f100 with a 352. My question is, I have an aftermarket tach that wires to the coil, would I still be able to use this or no since the ignitor 3 has multi spark?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2019 | 03:16 PM
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This should answer some questions.
http://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile...nix-comparison
 
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that link that you sent didn’t talk about using a tach with this distributor.
 
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I noticed that. I currently run a 1&2 with standard tachs and no problems. The 3 hooks up the same as the rest (2wire) but uses a hotter coil. I would think if you can hook up your tach/ dwell meter without problems you should be good to go.
 
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I noticed that. I currently run a 1&2 with standard tachs and no problems. The 3 hooks up the same as the rest (2wire) but uses a hotter coil. I would think if you can hook up your tach/ dwell meter without problems you should be good to go.
do you know off hand if the one and two has the dual spark or multi spark, whatever it’s called. Cause I thought I heard somewhere that tachs won’t work with that type of system. Idk
 
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Only the 3 has multi spark which could cause a problem.
 
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I have to ask why you want to use the 3?
 
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I have to ask why you want to use the 3?
for the dual spark and the rev limiter. I looked at a 2 but it wasn’t much cheaper than the 3
 
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Must be a hot motor.
 
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Must be a hot motor.
not quite lol but I just wanna get a good one now so I don’t have to get another later when this engine gets rebuilt
 
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KISS method. Bigger is not always better.
 
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Has anyone had experience with using or trying to use a tach with the ignitor 3?
 
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We put an Ignitor 3 is my son's 67 Mustang 289 and we installed a small tach made by Retro Gauge that fits in the clock hole and it works fine.
 
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I have the ignitor 3 on my 390 and the aftermarket tach works fine.
 
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We put an Ignitor 3 is my son's 67 Mustang 289 and we installed a small tach made by Retro Gauge that fits in the clock hole and it works fine.
ok thank you. Sweet car
 
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