Re: [FWDLK] Dual point distributor. Worthwhile addition?

[Roger Howard <roger.d.howard@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Is there a way to hide all the modern electronics, or is it all out there in
plain view?
from someone who is trying to balance authenticity with  functionality...
RogerH
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Homstad" <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Dual point distributor. Worthwhile addition?


> Walt,
>
> I've had a Jacobs ( http://www.jacobselectronics.com/ ) "Energy coil" on
my
> 56 D500 engine for 10 years and probably 9000 miles. The engine analyzer
> says the points resistance is good and they looked good with a visual
> inspection this year. The dwell has dropped 2 degrees, but that is due to
> rubbing block wear, not a hot coil. If the dual 4 bbl carbs have gas in
them
> from not sitting too long, it usually fires before making one revolution.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Walter E. Landry
> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 3:08 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Dual point distributor. Worthwhile addition?
>
> Will this effect the older version points? maybe not last as long?
>
> Walter Landry
> 56 DeSoto Firedome
>
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> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of David Homstad
> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:31 AM
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> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Dual point distributor. Worthwhile addition?
>
>
> James,
>
> The purpose of a dual point distributor is to increase the dwell time so
the
> ignition coil can charge longer, resulting in a bigger spark. This works
> best at higher rpms where the time to charge the coil is less. At normal
> rpms, the coil reaches saturation and maximum spark before the dwell time
is
> over. In normal driving, you will see no difference.
>
> You would be much better off swapping your old marginal ignition coil for
a
> modern high voltage coil which will yield 3 or 4 times the spark voltage,
> even with a single point distributor.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of James
> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 2:41 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] Dual point distributor. Worthwhile addition?
>
> I am curious, has anyone added a dual point distributor to their FDLK car?
> Is it worth the upgrade?
>
> James
> 1959 Dodge
>
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