IML: Points

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

I have been buying Blue Streak for years. I guess that's why I have 
never objected to the old fashion ignition systems. Not to mention that 
it was good enough when the car was new, so it still is good enough for 
me. I enjoy working on the distributor and gapping the points.

Paul W.

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From: sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Sent: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 11:39 am
Subject: Re: IML: Electronic distributor



One tip, ok maybe more, for those truly dedicated to points. Elijah had 
brought up the current quality of points. If you use points, and buy 
them from the Cheap-o Auto Barn, you will get a poor quality import 
product, same as the condenser. Standard Products, sells a premium set 
under the Blue-Streak line. The points are a copper clad base, with 
blue rubbing block. And I believe the contact area is larger, also has 
a stiffer spring to prevent point bounce. The cap would also be blue, 
with copper contacts. If you want a high quality cap, but want the 
brown color, use the Prestolite marine cap (for later model aluminum 
dist) . Early mods. use the old style marine, with brass contacts.Back 
to points, since the demand is so low, shelf sitting is a problem. The 
contacts can have an oxidation on them which will insulate the contact. 
Clean the contacts before installation with 150-200 emory cloth. It's 
true the points/condenser system is Fred Flintstone Friendly, but if 
the distribut or is worn out, it's the same as Earrings on a Pig. Ya'll 
have a nice day, Dave.

 

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Elijah Scott <imperial1971@xxxxxxxxx>
"Richard Porter Jr." <y-porter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

    So people say convert my 1966 Chrysler Imperial from points to 
having a an electronic distributor.  We'll it run better with the 
conversion.  I know it will have better fire power.

Your opinions!!!  Rich, 


Rich -- my opinion, based upon conversions of two Imperials from points 
to electronic ignition, is that you will notice a difference at idle, 
but probably only a marginal difference in performance, if any.

You will likely have a smoother idle because the electronic ignition 
will provide a more consistent spark and a hotter spark than points.  
As a sidebar to this discussion, it seems to me that the quality of 
points bought new these days has dropped dramatically, and new points 
don't seem to last as long.

Also, if you do convert to electronic ignition using something like the 
Pertronix system, which replaces the original points, you won't see 
much of a benefit unless you rebuild or replace the distributor at the 
same time.  Electronic ignition won't solve a worn distributor.

Good luck!

Elijah


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