Anyone trigger a electronic IG module with points?

[Mike Morrin]

At 02:46 pm 29/01/99 EST, AL8001 at aol.com wrote:
>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.

If the ignition module uses the MC3334 chip, then it wont work properly
with a digital (points) input, as the dwell compensation relies on a
floating DC path through the pick-up coil.

If you are using a standard coil and ballast resistor, it should be OK, but
you wont get HEI.

regards,

Mike