[FC] Rampy issues

[Andy .]

I want to totally retract my breakerless ignition recommendation.  It was not my intention to take this thread off topic.  I should of prefaced my response with "this is anecdotal experience, your mileage may vary."  I have no doubt the Pertronix may be of less than OEM quality.  I just happened to buy a bunch (dozen or so) at a volume discount years ago.  Of these I haven't had any issues.  Maybe I got a good batch.  Maybe its because my engines run cool and only operate in comfortable windows or top down weather.  Maybe I am just lucky - I have never even thrown a felt belt (except for an alternator that locked up.  I know, I know, should have just kept the tried and true generator on there.)
 
There is nothing wrong with a points system assuming all distributor parts are in good shape.  I haven't read the link from below but if it says points are superior I wouldn't argue with it.  Seems I have read about better dwell times and "coil saturation" with points vs. a cheap electronic ignition.  That's for another discussion...  But I have had worn out distributors where the dwell was all over the map - that can't be good.  With an electronic pickup that isn't an issue.  Neither are intermittent condensers or that oh-so-tiny points screw.
 
One thing I really like though is doing away with the resistance wire and or ceramic resistor on the coil.  I get a coil that operates on full battery voltage and run a dedicated wire from a trusted battery voltage source.  Seeing as how an ignition coil is a step up transformer, higher starting voltage can't be all bad.  Ken will correct me on this - LOL.  Quality and performance of coils could also be endlessly debated.  
 
Whatever you run, keeping it cool and supplying it with steady voltage is obviously a no brainer. 
 
YMMV
 
Andy 
 
 
 
 
 

> Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:05:51 -0700
> From: lechevrier at earthlink.net
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: [FC] Rampy issues
> 
> 
> >Then install a pertronix (or similar) and never look back. (Carrying stock points plate setup for spare). 
> >
> 
> That almost sounds oxymoronic! Why not just skip the failed electronics 
> step, install the stock points plate setup, and carry a spare condenser 
> (or two), a points file, some distributor cam lube, a small screwdriver, 
> and a timing or test light ...
> 
> And a spare fan belt and wrench, and a spare tire, jack, and lug wrench ...
> 
> Here is an interesting and perhaps educational version of one person's 
> take on Points Ignition Theory --
> http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/ignitiontext.htm#theory.
> 
> As an aside, I have found Standard's "Blue Streak" line of condensers to 
> come in a box labeled "Made in USA", meaning the condenser, I presume.
> 
> Bill Strickland
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