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Re: [Healeys] pointless points

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] pointless points
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:26:52 +0100
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If the usual electronic ignition e.g Petronix fails you swap the spare 
the spare one (only two items under the distributor cap) within minutes, 
without little disturbance, if at all, of the timing. No need to replace 
the complete distributor plus setting the timing at all.
Kees Oudesluijs


Tracy Drummond schreef op 27-10-2014 15:22:
> 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@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry
> Varley
> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 12:13 AM
> To: healeys@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
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