Bob,
Yes, there are parts that wear on all distributors. The parts you mention are on both types, so they don't really count for this debate. It's the stuff that's different that I'm talking about.
John,
The "piece of crap" I was refering to is the 32-48 V8, my apologies for not being clearer. I was in a hurry this morning.
If you intend to get the most out of your dizzy, then using a dwell meter isn't really an option.
I live in Wisconsin. I know what cold is. I have used both setups, and even when replacing a perfectly good point dizzy, I can tell the difference.
It doesn't matter who/why it was created, Just does it work better or not. Even by your own words, the HEI works better, so I don't understand why you would advocate using something who's time has passed. Have you tried it?
For once, the government got it right, I guess.
FWIW, I'm not trying to say you can't run points, my issue is with what appears to be an assumption that changing over to HEI isn't worth the effort, and that it is somehow worse than points to work with. Everything that I have messed around with, as well as all my friends and people I know who wrench for a living would never think of using points unless it was the only option.
For anyone who thinks I have overstepped the bounds of a moderator, my sincerest apologies. All I'm trying to do is help present correct information to the best of my abilities. I have never claimed to be an expert in any way. Alot of people rely on this site for sound advice. And from what I have seen, it is one of the few that deserves that. In my opinion, everyone that is involved with this site should feel that they can say anything if they feel they are right, and they should feel obligated to correct any mistakes. Sending info privately helps only one person, and does nothing to correct a possible mistake, even by me.
