[T3] Ignition on with points closed.
Jim Adney
jadney at VWType3.org
Wed Mar 30 11:32:27 PDT 2016
On 30 Mar 2016 at 16:37, Dave Hall wrote:
> I've found the Type 3 points have been pretty good, apart from a set with a
> white nylon heel that wore away very quickly. I've never changed the
> original condensor or the original black coil; they don't even seem to
> suffer much from spark erosion.
I agree. I never replace OG Bosch condensors, and all my cars still
run nicely on their original black Bosch coils. I have never had a
problem with the standard Bosch points, either, but most of my cars
have Delta Mark 10 CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) units. They
don't give any extra power, but the hotter spark they give will
sometimes get me started in spite of well worn plugs and bad weather.
Their biggest advantage is a nearly complete lack of wear to the
points, so my points last almost forever. Basically, they last until
the rubbing block wears too much, or the wire breaks inside its
insulation. 50k miles is typical.
I've never seen any need or justification for ventilated points.
Seems like just a gimmick to me. Sorry, Keith.
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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