[Tigers] Ignition/Coil/Tach Setup

[Tod Brown]

The stock tach from my Tiger worked very nicely with the Pertronix 
ignition in a converted dual-point Mallory distributor.  Of course, the 
accuracy of the tach probably left something to be desired after 40 
years, so I replaced it with a tach out of a Series IV Alpine which has 
a face which matches the other instruments.  I had Tom Hall do the 
electronic conversion for about $100 less than what Nisonger wants.  
Works beautifully and it gives me a redline (6000 IIRC) somewhat higher 
than what you see on the stock Tiger tach which is fine for my engine 
with the upgraded cam.  At the same time, I replaced the stock coil with 
a Pertronix one and did away with the ballast resistor.  This setup 
works very well for a mildly upgraded engine.  If you are using a 
higher-performance engine, the electronic conversion offers an input for 
solid state ignitions as well, as Theo has noted.  If you want to be 
really authentic, Jim Armstrong can offer a supply of original Ford 
points and condensers from his collection.  Jim also offers a DIY on 
"Filing your own points".

Cheers,

Tod
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