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  1. 08-26-2009 08:54 PM #1
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    Why does my distributor have three wires

     



    I have a 61 Galaxie Starliner. This car is new to me and I'm a little confused. I want to put an aftermarket ignition box and coil on the 390 in the car. I printed the wiring diagram from the box manufacturer and they have wires for pick up + and pick up - there is three wires coming out of my distributor, why.
    Also the distributor has been converted from points to electronic(magnetic). If needed the casting #'s are D6VE which I believe is 1976 Lincoln. Help.
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    It has 3 wires because its electronic..

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