Re: Beware of high tech running amok

On Feb 27, 10:11=A0am, Ray <ray@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
> N8N wrote:
>
> >> I do chuckle, because "hi-tech" for some people might consist of
things=

> >> like self starters, radios, automatic transmissions, and disk brakes.
> >> Anyone here want to go back to point ignitions? :)
>
> > Hey! =A0You talking about me?
>
> > nate
>
> > (got rid of my last points distributor only a year or so ago; the '55
> > is running a Chrysler "orange box" ignition now, although I do have a
> > MSD 6AL that I might try to adapt...)
>
> Well, would you consider points ignition on a new car to be a selling
> feature? =A0It's simple, not high-tech....

Actually, I *would* consider a simple, easily modified ignition system
to be a selling feature, but points probably wouldn't meet the
emissions warranty requirements (no guarantee that they'd last out the
warranty period without service.)  If the points die, you just take a
nail file/piece of sandpaper/whatever and brighten them up.  If the
ballast resistor dies, just bypass it with a paper clip until you can
obtain a new one.  The only real showstoppers on the road would be a
failed coil or condenser.

However, I do think the setup that I have now is damn near ideal from
a serviceability standpoint.  The "orange box" is essentially a
transistor taking the place of the points.  A crank trigger would be
nice, but then you need electronics to run the advance curve.

nate