[Healeys] pointless points

[Tracy Drummond]

And easy to fix in the field.  Just keep a complete spare in the boot since
they cannot be fixed in the field.  So buy two.

Cheers!

-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry
Varley
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 12:13 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] pointless points

Hi Guys, I enjoyed the discussion about dwell and the history with Lucas, I
believe points are in fact history and the best small modification that can
be made to any car with points is to replace them with a breaker-less
system. There are a few options out there and some can be fitted to an
original distributor. Keep in mind that any change in points gap alters your
ignition timing, so from the time you fit new points your on a down hill
slope in engine tuning as the rubbing block wears or the points arc
effectively changing the gap. With a breaker-less system it becomes almost
set and forget, no side load on the distributor cam will also reduce wear.
The systems available with a slip on to the distributor trigger and a sensor
that replaces the points base plate mean you can keep your points should it
ever fail, and you can still use your original coil. Some modern technology
is worth adopting for the sake of efficient engine operation, in my opinion
this is one of them.
Cheers
Larry Varley
$12.75
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