Ignition Points

[rfitzpatrick]

Is there any difference between the solid points and those's called 'vented' ?
Are is there such a thing as 'vented'? I've seen solid and others with, like a hollow center on the 'arm' side- are there advantages to either?

Thanks

[Patrick L.]

There are 'vented' points. The hole supposedly allows for air flow keeping the points cool.

[Synchro909]

The "vented" ones will outlast the solid ones several times over. They didn't go to that trouble for no gain!

[CWPASADENA]

Either one will work well.


I have 15K miles on a set of solid points and they still have a long way to go until they will need to be replaced.


The main thing is be sure to buy quality points and not something that was made in China.


My opinion,


Chris W.

[56markII]

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Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

Either one will work well.


I have 15K miles on a set of solid points and they still have a long way to go until they will need to be replaced.


The main thing is be sure to buy quality points and not something that was made in China.


My opinion,


Chris W.

Well put about China points and that includes the condenser as well. Lousy point pivot and crappy rubbing block that rides the cam lobes of the distributor. OEM or made with pride in the USofA or Canada might cost more but in reality the poor and stingy pay twice