Re: IML: Points

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

As do my 1955 and 1956 models. I make sure that they are gapped exactly 
the same and for me, the sweet spot is .017.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Wiselus <rick.wiselus@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 6:46 am
Subject: Re: IML: Points


My 53 has dual points, and they work like a champ! 
 
PAUL WENTINK wrote: 
>  
> 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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> -----Original Message----- 
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> Sent: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 11:39 am 
> Subject: Re: IML: Electronic distributor 
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>  
> 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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