[Mgs] 1959 MGA

[Osborne, Paul]

Paul is correct, but is you do not want the points, etc. I can suggest use your old dirt. body and install a Pertronix unit. They are very reliable. Set it and forget it. and you can always convert back at any time. I have one in you GT now foe over 25 seasons and not one problem.

paul o


On May 13, 2020, at 3:36 AM, PaulHunt73 via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net<mailto:mgs at autox.team.net>> wrote:

Personally I wouldn't bother.  It's not going to be any better than a correctly maintained points distributor.  I've never had points or condenser fail in over 50 years.  If you get a programmable one then yes you can design your own curve, but how much extra performance or economy do you expect to get out a 70 year old car?  If your existing distributor is mechanically worn then yes an electronic distributor (as opposed to electronic ignition) will correct that, but it's a very expensive way when there are rebuild options around.

Just my 2 penn'orth,
PaulH.

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I’m thinking of getting an electronic distributor for it.

Any recommendations?

I’m planning on keeping the existing one for backup

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