Anyone trigger a electronic IG module with points?

[Bruce Plecan]

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From: AL8001 at aol.com <AL8001 at aol.com>
To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Date: Friday, January 29, 1999 3:00 PM
Subject: Anyone trigger a electronic IG module with points?

Points need enough current thru them to "burn" the oxidation off.
Hence, better off to use hall effect or optical replacements for the
points. IMHO
Bruce


>Hi all, I have some old tractors/trucks and such that I would like to
convert
>to electronic IG.  Mostly because since they are limited use, the plugs
tend
>to carbon foul.
>
>I would like to keep the points intact and just wire up the module and
>realated parts. I could convert the dist to a pick up coil and such but
would
>rather not.
>
>I'm thinking of a high ohm resistor from 12 V to the points.  Then tap the
+
>pickup coil input on the IG module to the points.  I would rather use
somthing
>common like a GM 4 pin/ Chrysler 5 pin/ or a Ford Duraspark.  The Ford 3
pin
>dist mounted TFI looks good as well.
>
>
>Thanks for the help.
>