[Public-List] Electronic Ignition

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​Sometime in the '70s I added an ​electronic ignition to my Bosch ignition
'69 Volvo 142.  Without the electronic ignition I could eke out 6K miles
between tuneups.  With the electronic ignition at about 30K miles I had
problems.  I'm being obscure because I don't remember if I had total
failure or something less.  I correctly or incorrectly ascribed the problem
to point bounce due to a fatigued point spring.  Replacing the points fixed
it.  So,,, I got ~30K miles per tuneup vs. 6K.  I may have gotten improved
performance, but I can't remember.

Hope this helps.

Alan

On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Michael Grosh via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> I believe the only thing you are replacing with the A4 electronic ignition
> are the points themselves. Existing coil and distributer remain. Not what I
> think of when I think electronic ignition. A shorter duration spark is what
> you get, and lose repairability. Spark duration shouldn't be an issue on an
> engine that never sees 1500 rpm.
> MichaelGrosh
> #220
> On Oct 8, 2014 4:51 PM, "Bill Newman via Public-List" <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> 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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