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Re: Electronic ignition
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DrMorbius
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Oh, also I have two 6volt Optima batteries in my ‘39 and it never let me down, ……………………..so far!

Posted on: 2023/12/15 12:10
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Re: Electronic ignition
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TxGoat
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My dad bought a new 1963 Ford pickup with a 223 six. I finally replaced the original plugs and points at 107,000 miles. It did run a little better. Always started easily.

Posted on: 2023/12/15 12:23
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Re: Electronic ignition
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TxGoat
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I've had a LOT of trouble with a 1981 Mopar electronic ignition. Module failure. Expensive replacement. I was warned by a former dealer mechanic that I'd have problems. He recommended that I carry a spare module, which I now do.
I've had some issues with a Mallory system on a 1972 Ford V8. I wouldn't exchange a good stock system for an electronic system without a compelling reason. Issues with stock systems can often be addressed on the roadside. My experience with electronic systems is that they may fail suddenly and completely.

Posted on: 2023/12/15 12:29
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Re: Electronic ignition
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Mopar_Earl
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Quote:

TxGoat wrote:
I've had a LOT of trouble with a 1981 Mopar electronic ignition. Module failure. Expensive replacement. I was warned by a former dealer mechanic that I'd have problems. He recommended that I carry a spare module, which I now do.
I've had some issues with a Mallory system on a 1972 Ford V8. I wouldn't exchange a good stock system for an electronic system without a compelling reason. Issues with stock systems can often be addressed on the roadside. My experience with electronic systems is that they may fail suddenly and completely.


Whether points or electronic, you should have spare parts or a spare ready to drop in distributor when on long trips. Every old points vehicle I ever bought has spare points and condenser in the glove box. Old Mopar's, spare ballast resistors.


Earl

Posted on: 2023/12/15 20:05
1953 Packard Patrician 400 Touring Sedan
*Factory AC
*3spd manual with overdrive
*Heater
*Backup lights
*Power steering
*Power brakes
*Windshield washer
*Driver's side spotlight mirror
*Spare tire remote valve
*Wonderbar radio
*Power antenna
*Rear radio speaker with dash volume control
*Original interior other than the carpet
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