RE: [T3] 6 VDC to 12 VDC (more)

["Jake Kooser" <jake_k@attglobal.net>]

Speaking of the compufire electronic points, I just got one for my '73 super
b*g...  I didn't get the genuine compufire brand, but rather a Mr. Bug /
EMPI version.  Cost me about 29 dollars, US.  Lasted about 5 days.
Yesterday, the car (who I'm convinced is smarter than he appears) decided
not to go to work with me.  Started the car, it stalled once as it often
does when cold, then refused to restart.  Didn't have time to mess with it,
but the investigation after work showed me that the coil wasn't firing at
all.  I put my pitted old points back in, and it fired right up.  This is
just my experience, YMMV.  I use Pertronix in my type IIIs exclusively, and
haven't had a single problem with them, literally in years of using them.
Moral of the story?  Don't toss those points just yet!  Keep 'em in the
glove box.

Jake Kooser

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