Gary Mitchell
Well-known Member
I've pulled classic tractors for several years and stuck with standard old point and condenser ignition systems. I just couldn't see how anything else would give much better performance in relatively low RPM, long stroke engines, as long as the points were clean and set correctly.
I have a friend that always wanted to fly and have a plane. He got his license a few years ago and a Piper Colt about 4 years back. I have flown with him a number of times and never really paid a lot of attention to his pre-flight "ritual" but I did notice the last couple of time that when he tests his coils the engine runs better when both are engaged.
This has convinced me that even if the regular old style ignition is adequate, more is better. I haven't exactly figured out why yet but I sure am convinced that it is.
I have a friend that always wanted to fly and have a plane. He got his license a few years ago and a Piper Colt about 4 years back. I have flown with him a number of times and never really paid a lot of attention to his pre-flight "ritual" but I did notice the last couple of time that when he tests his coils the engine runs better when both are engaged.
This has convinced me that even if the regular old style ignition is adequate, more is better. I haven't exactly figured out why yet but I sure am convinced that it is.