Daniel's right, but I thik I can get the basic idea in fewer than 2000
words:
Electronic ignition - advantages over points
Ignition timing more stable over time (rubbing block and point wear is
elimiated as a factor in timing change)
Ignition performance more consistent through rev range ("point bounce"
is not an issue).
Capable of carrying higher currents than a strict points set-up, making
the use of a higher power coil feasible (though still likely useless on
a street machine).
Electronic ignition - disadvantages
If the electronics ever go "poof" you're pretty much stuck unless you
have a set of points handy and can retrofit. (Here the Pertronix has an
advantage over the Crane, since it requires less mucking about to swap
back and forth.)
Chris K.
Daniel1312@aol.com wrote:
>I could write 2000+ words on this. First thing is to consider what you are
>trying to achieve and then ask the question in a specific context. Second
>thing is not to confuse high energy sparks solely with electronic ignition.
>
>Daniel1312
>
>In a message dated 25/10/03 14:06:19 Pacific Standard Time,
>antony@antgel.co.uk writes:
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>>Hi all,
>>
>>Not specific to Spridgets - but can anyone out there comment on points
>>vs electronic ignition? Assuming both types are working properly - are
>>there very real differences in performance, fuel economy etc?
>>
>>A
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