Originally Posted by NelsonG

Why do folks want to get away from points? They seem simple, reliable, robust and cheap. And you get to use that cool little Lucas key thingamabob with gap gauge. Am I missing something?


For me, it's not so much the points themselves as the mechanical advance that's sub-optimal. An electronic ignition system is able to provide a much better spark advance profile than you can get with whirling bob weights.


Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE