Say what?? Poorly running after installing EI? You including Pertronix in
that bunch? The difference after installing Pertronix in my cars was very
noticable. And, with the many folks I personally know who have installed
it they say the same thing.
tom
> [Original Message]
> From: David Porter <frogeye@swcp.com>
> To: Keith Turk <kturk@ala.net>; David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>;
<healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 9/28/2006 8:39:35 PM
> Subject: RE: It works
>
> Sorry, but I have to agree with Dave Nock on this. I see more poorly
running
> classic cars with electronic ignition systems than you might believe. At
> least with points they can generally be repaired with a rock and a stick.
> Plus they force you to occasionally remove the dist cap to inspect, set,
> and lube the advance assembly.
> Some of the early factory EI systems were horrible. The Opus systems on
> Jags were/are dreadful.
> I suspect that many of the maladies that are posted on this list can be
> traced to aftermarket EI installations.
> IMHO
> Dave Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
On
> Behalf Of Keith Turk
> Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 3:50 PM
> To: David Nock; Simon Lachlan
> Cc: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: It works
>
> Wow David.... I've never disagreed with you... BUT I do about this... the
> reliability of an electronic ignition far outstrips that of points...
they
> start easier last longer and virtually never give trouble. The Rotors
> should all be made the same... electronic or otherwise...
>
> Keith
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