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The late Dave DuBois, who designed the transistor-switch fix, quit
doing the conversions when he found the reduced voltage cross the
points allowed them to oxidize. I tried the transil fix, but didn't
get much more longevity than a stock points setup with a diode; I do
know some have had better luck with them.<br>
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I have a points/diode pump in my BN2 that works well, but I only
have a few hundred miles in the car. I've lost track of what I've
got in my BJ8.<br>
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Bob<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 10/19/2020 11:31 PM, Kees Oudesluijs
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<p>When rebuilding SU electrical fuel pumps I ad a transil (e.g..
1.5 KE18CA) over the points, parallel or in stead of the
capacitor if fitted. This reduces the max voltage across the
points to 18V instead of several hundreds when the contact is
broken and the points spark. <br>
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<p>It is also important to clean and polish the points using
flower paper (2-3000 grid), also when new!!</p>
<p>A transil is more or less a bi-directional Zener diode. They
cost next to nothing. I buy them in bulk and pay about $0,15 but
when buying only one expect to pay between $1 and $5. Ebay is
an excellent way to source transils (mainly from China).</p>
<p>A transistor circuit similar to those used in early
transistorised ignition systems does a similar job by limiting
the current through the points<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Op 20-10-2020 om 07:50 schreef Ray
Juncal via Healeys:<br>
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early S. U. fuel pumps for my 100. In checking my reference
files I came across an article from the MG club about adding
a transistor circuit to reduce the amps across the points.
That would keep the points from burning and extend the life
of the points. Has anyone on the list tried this? The author
of the article claims he has 20,000 miles on the conversion
and new looking contact points. Thoughts, comments,
suggestions.....<br>
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