At 01:23 PM 12/25/2007, Paul Dorsey wrote:
>Isin't setting the points and setting the timing both doing the exact same
>thing?
>IOW, if one offsets the points this can be counteracted by the timing being
>offset (in the opposite direction)?
Yes, but...
The points need a particular dwell time to optimally charge the
coil. The magnetic field must be sufficiently strong to produce a
spark of proper size. Too little dwell causes insufficient
spark. Too much dwell doesn't leave enough time for field collapse,
also making an insufficient spark - it may contribute to coil overheating, too,
Jeff Scarbrough
Christmas Island, Ga.
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