In a message dated 97-12-31 19:24:49 EST, tomomalley@hey.net writes:
> I've often wondered how a points ignition car would behave
> with the ignition "on", and stalled with points *closed*. Years ago
> we were advised not to leave the car in this state too long. Now I
> can see that not a big concern.
Tom:
There is still one other potential problem to be concerned about, or at least
I've been told. If the points are completely open, or completely closed, there
should be no problem. The problem occurs if the points are 'almost' closed. If
the distance btween the contacts is just right, there can be arcing, and the
resulting pitting, between the contacts. I don't know if this is true or not,
but I have read that in various auto magazines over the years, and it seems to
make sense.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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