Electronic Ignition

[Daniel Ridge]

On Fri, 6 Sep 1996, Tony Bryant wrote:

> Does the ignition condensor/capactitor serve any function
> other than to reduce arcing across points? Do I need one
> if I switch using a transistor? (with 400V zener clamp)

Points? Eh? :)

> 
> Facts, not theories, please..

I don't know that this is the best place (or even should be) for facts.
There are too many (like standards) to choose from. 

-Dan

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