so if i getthe ignitor with the flame thrower coil would that all i would need if i get the ignitor 2 it does not come for a 68 Then a nother parts book ask if it is amale or female i dont know or vac advance or mech advance the coil i under stand but every thing else i dont help Tom
Distributor & Timing:
Whenever working on a Distributor it is wise to check & adjust the timing.
I set mine @ 12 degrees BTDC, idling @ 600 RPM, with NO vacuum connected to the Vacuum Advance diaphragm....
...The Distributor mechanical advance is pure stock....
I have a stock 289 2V and use the basic yellow top coil with the base Pertronix module that hides under the distributor cap. Used the same set up on my previous 289 2V car. Works perfectly with no issues.
Steve,
I have seen your combination work, but Pertronix encourages the use of their coil due to its output, input, impedance, and resistance are matched to their ignition module. I had two abrupt failures on my Pertronix module matched to a Mallory coil. Each time right in traffic and luckily I had my points and condenser, and a screwdriver in the glove box.
Pertronix even recommends a different coil for the original, Igniter II and Ignitor III module applications. Each with a different part number. After I changed to their coil my car never missed a beat. I have changed a few customer cars from yellow tops to the proper Pertonix coil. If you are into concurs you can changed it out at the show by having two coils each mounted on a coil holder for easy changing.
Or carry your points for safe keeping.
Rob