Re: IML: Electronic distributor

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Steve made the point, about the change-over. Worn housing bushings, shaft, and cam on old distributors can be problem areas. If electronic wasn't better we wouldn't have it. I'm looking to buy a buggy wip factory, any thoughts. Dave.

 

> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Steve B." <Imperial59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
>
> > >My fellow members, 
> > >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, 
> > 
> > My humble opinion... The points have worked fine for 41 years and there is 
> > no reason they won't continue to do so for another 41 years. Points don't 
> > usually just quit. They give you warning that it is time to replace them 
> > well in advance. On my non-Imp mopar I always kept a spare set of points in 
> > the glove box along with a ballast resistor just in case. 
> > 
> > With that said I did change my '59 to the Chrysler electronic ignition. The 
> >
> ; '59 had the dual point setup and I hated it. Seemed that every other time I 
> > took the car out of the garage one set or the other needed attention. I 
> > found the electronic very easy to put in and so far it has been reliable. 
> > The electronic made no difference at all in the way the car performs. You 
> > still use the same coil. Advance is still handled by the vacuum advance in 
> > the distributor. The only thing you really gain is steady dwell and not 
> > having to replace the points every I thousand miles. 
> > 
> > Steve B. 
> > 
> > 
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