[TR] Electronic Ignition Systems

[Brian Jones]

>> I can accept that a perfectly set-up ignition module has the car
>> running
>> better than perfectly well set-up points,

> IMO, that actually doesn't happen; at least not to any measurable extent.
> With the Pertronix, XR-700 and similar devices; the energy delivered the
> spark plug is determined by the coil, not by the module.  All the module
> does is provide "perfect" points continuously, rather than the constant
> degradation of mechanical points (plus whatever timing error is caused by
>shaft wobble and consequent changes in point gap).

Randall - my point was accepting an ignition module could have the car
running better through improved precision of spark delivery ... at least
before they fail.

Brian