original vs modern points/condenser

[Pat Martone]

I know this has been discussed many times, but I am still confused on which is better, original or modern points/condenser.

(Also, for some reason I cannot get the Search function to work this morning on fordbarn, when I tried to research previous posts on this subject.)

While many people feel that the original points/condenser set-up is best, Les Andrews' book indicates many benefits of modern points/condenser including:

- they last longer due to nylon instead of fiber rubbing contact with the cam, and,

- the higher mounted condenser (in the upper instead of the lower plate) is less likely to suffer from excess engine heat.

(BTW - I understand that A&L Parts makes a burn-out proof original type condenser.)

Is it simply a matter of choice, or does one set-up provide a more reliable and better performing engine?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.