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.
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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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