[Mgs] 1959 MGA

[Barrie Robinson]

Hello,

Paul is right - but Pertronix points do work well - but whole 
distributor probably not needed?

Barrie

On 5/13/2020 3:36 AM, PaulHunt73 via Mgs 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.
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>
>     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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