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To: Spktyr
I have adjusted and changed points a few times in my lifetime. :)

All that is required is a feeler gauge and screw driver. If you need new points, you keep a spare in the kit. Usually a 15 minute repair and $10 for the points.

The modern ignition systems require expensive equipment and mandatory actual trip to the garage to fix it.

Usually you have to limp along sputtering with a rough idle to a garage and a repair bill of $200 plus the inconvenience of not having the car for a day or so.

Plus your car with points is EMP proof should it ever happen.

“The art of simplicity.”

98 posted on 11/19/2019 1:06:06 PM PST by dhs12345
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To: dhs12345

No, actually, it isn’t. Depending on strength, the EMP may kill your alternator, weld the points closed and explode the battery.


99 posted on 11/19/2019 1:10:07 PM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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