<VV> Lifespan of standard ignition points

[J R Read]

Hi Tom,

I think you are talking about a time when they pulled the plugs out at 
10,000, cleaned and tested them, and then re-installed them.  I'm guessing 
that I get 30,000+ out of plugs.  So, between two Corvairs which average 
(together) something around 10,000 miles per year, I'm probably changing 
plugs (in each) about once in five or six years.

But, if your 10,000 number is correct (I don't think it is), someone only 
putting 2,000 per year on their Vair would still only be changing out the 
plugs once in five years.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Berg" <thesuperscribe at yahoo.com>
To: "J R Read" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>; "chuck mckinley" 
<cmckinley313 at verizon.net>; "VirtualVairs AA" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Lifespan of standard ignition points


Seems to me that in the old days, points, plugs and condensor had to be 
replaced at 10,000 miles. A good electronic ignition eliminates the points 
and condensor (right?) and greatly extends plug life. Except for old times' 
sake, why bother with the old stuff?

--Tom in Ohio