[Healeys] DM6A disty query

[Oudesluys]

Tracy,

There is one other advantage of points I forgot to mention to be honest. 
As you have to set and replace the points once in a while you also have 
the opportunity to squirt a bit of oil on the advance weights and 
lubricate the shaft at the same time. These things are often forgotten 
with electronic ignition leading to frozen weights and excessive shaft 
wear. However I still prefer the long term accuracy and strong sparks 
from an electronic ignition.
Cheers,
Kees Oudesluijs
NL



Op 22-8-2012 15:58, Tracy Drummond schreef:
> Kees,
>
> You are correct, almost.   You do not have to disagree with Jeff since Jeff
> at Advanced Distributors does recommend and install many electronic dist
> points.  He also helps those of us who still use points so he gives what the
> customer wants.  So I defend Jeff, and you both.
>
> I still use points since I have a dozen of original Lucas sets, I am a cheap
> bastard, and can fix them anywhere.  When I run out of points I might change
> to electronic units but will always carry one or two spares.
>
> Warm Regards,
>   
> Tracy Drummond
>   
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] DM6A disty query
>
> No matter how good the points are they are always inferior to a good
> electronic ignition, so I strongly disagree with these guys from Advanced.
> Points do wear and upset the timing and dwell angle eventually, electronic
> ignition does neither of those things. The only advantage of points is that
> usually the car keeps running, however bad they are and if things do go
> wrong the ignition can be repaired along the road side if you have some
> spares (wire, spare points and condenser) at hand. Faulty electronic
> ignition just stops the sparks, so you are stuck and cannot perform any road
> side repairs, unless you have a top plate with points and condenser as
> spares.
> If you have a high revving engine, electronic ignition is the way to go.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
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