MR> OW> To me pointless ignition is just that,  pointless!

MR> GM> Another triumph of technology over common sense.

MR> GM> I've never had any problems with conventional points, that weren't
MR> GM> fixed easily :-)

MR>What was worse was point ignition systems using transistors. The problem
MR>was the miniscule base current didn't burn the contact surface vapours
MR>like the old straight coil type would and a film would build up over
MR>time creating an intermittant resistor where there shouldn't be any.

That wasn't the case with capacitive discharge ignition
systems. See my other post.

MR>What with engines getting smaller and running at higher rpm to make up
MR>the same hp's, a mechanical ignition system will eventually have the
MR>points floating at those ever higher rpm's. Points are less practical
MR>now with computerized engine control systems.

Not less practical - totally impractical!


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