No, moisture in the dizzy is a problem so long as you have a rotor,
regardless of whether you have points or not.
I have a Crane optical ignition, but even a foggy, dewy morning can cause
starting problems, if I happen to have an older rotor and cap.
on 2/9/03 2:25 PM, Andrew B. Lundgren at lundgren@byu.net wrote:
> A pertronix electronic ignition runs about $100, is contained entirely
> in the dizzy. From what I understand it doesn't have problems with a
> little water, though I have never got mine wet.
>
> Might be an attractive alternative to building a shield.
>
> On Sat, 08 Feb 2003 14:35:42 -0500, Steve Shoyer wrote:
>
>> Has anyone come up with a shield for the distributor so it won't get wet when
>> the valve leaks?
>
>
> --
> Andrew Lundgren
> lundgren@byu.net
> http://www.Lundgren.us
>
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'66 MGB GHN3L76149
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