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Old 03-04-2011, 09:43 AM   #17
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Default Re: Mallory dual point on an 8ba

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Originally Posted by pauldeborr View Post
Can a mallory dual point be run with just one set of points installed in it? Is there a major advantage to having a dual point set up?
Sure , some of the Mallorys use a single set of contacts.
The only reason for the dual points is to increase the coil saturation at higher rpm. ( more than likely not needed on a flathead with a lower rpm band)
In a dual point one set "makes" the circuit and the other set brakes the circuit. The break set burns up quicker . A dual point unit runs a little longer dwell( coil saturation time) as well.
Probably the best way to handle it is to install a pertronixs electronic ,module and curve the unit for the flathead and have the best of all worlds....
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