Anyone trigger a electronic IG module with points?

[Clarence L.Snyder]

Bruce Plecan wrote:
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 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.
> >
Point triggered electronic ignition has been around for a dog's age. Mid
- late seventies Toyota did it for several years. Worked great. Use a
hall effect module and the points will do the job just fine.