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6V Electronic Ignition
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hotroddoc |
02-19-2021 @ 7:46 AM
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I do have starting problems. That is the reason why I am considering the electronic option. Perhaps I will explore having the distributor rebuilt
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TomO |
02-19-2021 @ 7:40 AM
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The dual point system in the Ford distributor last at least 15,000 miles if they are installed correctly. When they begin to fail, you have starting problems and power loss problems. So you get plenty of warning. The electronic ignition has no life expectancy, they can work for 100,000 miles or fail in 20 miles. The failure is usually suddenly and catastrophic. Heat and transient electrical spikes can destroy them. IMHO the electronic ignitions sold for the early Fords is a solution in search of a problem.
Tom
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37RAGTOPMAN |
02-19-2021 @ 6:33 AM
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hotroddoc if you send your DISTRIBUTER to SKIP Haney in FL he will rebuild your distributer, and it will be in time, this is way cheaper and better, food for thought, if the new ignition system fails., it is a little hard to find out the problem what's wrong if you have your distributer rebuilt. also send the coil with it, these systems were very good system. I bought a 57 Chev and it had one of the new systems in it and it failed. so now it has POINTS in it, and it runs better , and I can adjust the points if needed, my 2 cents 37Ragtopman
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hotroddoc |
02-19-2021 @ 5:25 AM
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Hello, I am considering ordering this electronic ignition for my 36 to replace the points. Does anyone have any experience with this particular kit? Would I be able to use my stock coil? Any other recommendations? Thanks
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