The Pertronix Ignitor III kit 71281D converts Ford and Mercury V8 dual-point vacuum-advance distributors to electronic ignition. It replaces the points with a maintenance-free magnetic trigger and adds adaptive dwell, multiple spark, and a built-in digital rev limiter.
- Type: Ignitor III points-to-electronic conversion kit (dual-point distributors)
- Trigger: magnetic (Hall effect) with adaptive dwell
- Voltage: 12V
- Ground: negative ground
- Cylinders: 8
- Coil: designed for a 0.32 ohm coil (Flame-Thrower III or equivalent)
- Features: multiple spark, built-in digital rev limiter, high-rpm timing correction
- Fits: 1960-1973 Ford and Mercury V8 dual-point distributors (Ford D0OF-12127AA, D2ZF-12127FA)
- Sold as: kit
- Part number: 71281D
Vehicle Applications
- 1964-1967 Ford Fairlane (V8 289)
- 1964-1967 Ford Mustang (V8 289)
- 1964-1967 Mercury Cyclone (V8 289)
- 1972-1974 DeTomaso Pantera (V8 351)
FAQ
Will the 71281D fit my dual-point distributor?
It is made for 1960 to 1973 Ford and Mercury V8 dual-point vacuum-advance distributors. Match the distributor casting number against the Pertronix list before ordering.
What coil should I run with the 71281D?
Use a low-resistance coil of about 0.32 ohm, such as a Pertronix Flame-Thrower III. The Ignitor III is designed around that value for full output.
Does it keep the vacuum advance?
Yes. The kit converts the trigger to electronic while the distributor keeps its original mechanical and vacuum advance.
Is a ballast resistor needed?
No. The Ignitor III uses a full 12 volts on a negative ground system and does not require the factory ballast resistor.
