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Re: [Healeys] pointless points

To: Michael Salter <michaelsalter@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] pointless points
From: David Nock British Car Specialists <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:11:36 -0700
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> On Oct 27, 2014, at 8:11 AM, Michael Salter <michaelsalter@gmail.com>
wrote:
>
> Do any of the recommended electronic systems require only one wire to the
> distributor or, conversely, is there an effective way to make the system
> appear to be completely original at least until the distributor cap is
> removed?
>
> Michael S
> BN1 #174
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Tracy Drummond <bighealey@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>> 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
>> $12.75
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