[Public-List] Electronic Ignition

[John Boor via Public-List]

A simple question:

How reliable is the electronic ignition in your car?

John Boor

> I swapped out my points for the kit that Don Moyer sells, and I will not
> ever go back.  I work on antique farm engines and drive old tractors &
> cars, so points are something I understand pretty well.  I have also
> seen them fail in numerous ways, from corrosion to broken springs, to
> connections that short to the distributor ground - and that is just on
> the ones that have been regularly maintained.  The Atomic-4 starts much
> easier & I get about 300 more rpms with the electronic ignition.  Yes
> electronics fail, but the whole ignition system is electronic either
> way.  My experience is that the sensor performs better and has been more
> reliable than regular points.  I am sticking with it & highly recommend
> it.
>
> David Swanson
>
>
>
> On 10/8/2014 4:51 PM, Bill Newman via Public-List wrote:
>> I have been looking at electronic igition for my old style Alberg engine
>> and will appreciate any comments on the advantages and/or disadvantages
>> of making this change.  For example is it more reliable and what do you
>> do if it fails?
>>
>> Bill Newman
>> Marion Rose III
>> newman423 at rogers.com
>> 416-284-2474
>>
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