Fellow SOL's,
I am very interested in the discussion on SU pumps and the
diode conversion. Putting a diode in parallel with the contact
points to suppress pitting instead of a condensor (capacitor)
naturally brings up the question: Why isn't the same diode conversion
used in parallel with the distributer points instead of a condensor?
Wouldn't a diode also reduce pitting of these points? Could it be
that this conversion was not used because electronic ignition first
was used to reduce current flow through the points and then LED and
other systems came into general use which made the conversion
"pointless"? Does the capacitor in parallel with the points have an
additional function? Does the discharge through the coil circuit
have an additional function when the points do close?
And yes, what about Naomi?
Lew Dove
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