Re: electronic ignition

Posted by fred kanter On 2011/9/13 14:46:46

Rusty,

What was the problem with the 47 356 that the Ford ignition fixed?? I have driven 100,000 miles in 356's and have sold parts for thousands of them, never encountered any inherent problems. The Autolite system proved ultrarealiable in millions of cars

For sure electronic ignition is more reliable, it can be computer controlled in numerous parameters and in an engine designed for it, yields lower emissions. None of these are benefits that can be obtained, I believe, in an older engine which was designed for points ignition.

I do not think that old fashioned vacuum advance/points/condenser ignition would be viable on a modern engine