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rer_239 · 12-31-2018, 04:47 PM

How does current get from the lower plate to the points? Does the current travel from the brass colored bottom plate thru the brass piece on the screw terminal on the top plate continuly or does it transfer when the bump on the bottom plate hits the brass piece on the screw terminal on the top plate? Hope this makes sense.
Thanks
Dick

wmws · 12-31-2018, 05:11 PM

Not sure what you mean by the bump but the current is continuous through that leg. Some people say that system is no good, that you should have the flexible wire instead. I have never had trouble with that brass leg but you have to be careful that it doesn't touch the distributor body anywhere and short out. I trimmed mine to give it a little more clearance.

Jim M · 12-31-2018, 05:25 PM

I'm sure you will get as many opinions as carter has little pills, but I struggled quite a while with the new distributor set up and got completely frustrated. Finally got up one morning and put it back the old way and it started right up and have not had a single problem since. From what I am told the old setup needs checking for correct adjustment frequently if you are a constant driver. I have not had that problem though I must admit I am definitely and occasional driver and then most days under 50 miles. Unless I have a significant problem in the future I will NEVER go back to the new set up. As Walter Cronkite says and that's the way it is - at least I think it was him. Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone!!!! Jim

Patrick L. · 01-01-2019, 11:37 AM

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I'm another that doesn't have an issue with the 'modern' plate as long as the pig tail is used along with quality points/condensor.

12-31-2018, 04:47 PM	#1
rer_239 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: muskegon, mi Posts: 297	Modern points How does current get from the lower plate to the points? Does the current travel from the brass colored bottom plate thru the brass piece on the screw terminal on the top plate continuly or does it transfer when the bump on the bottom plate hits the brass piece on the screw terminal on the top plate? Hope this makes sense. Thanks Dick

12-31-2018, 05:11 PM	#2
wmws BANNED Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coatesville, Pa Posts: 719	Re: Modern points Not sure what you mean by the bump but the current is continuous through that leg. Some people say that system is no good, that you should have the flexible wire instead. I have never had trouble with that brass leg but you have to be careful that it doesn't touch the distributor body anywhere and short out. I trimmed mine to give it a little more clearance.

12-31-2018, 05:25 PM	#3
Jim M Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 479	Re: Modern points I'm sure you will get as many opinions as carter has little pills, but I struggled quite a while with the new distributor set up and got completely frustrated. Finally got up one morning and put it back the old way and it started right up and have not had a single problem since. From what I am told the old setup needs checking for correct adjustment frequently if you are a constant driver. I have not had that problem though I must admit I am definitely and occasional driver and then most days under 50 miles. Unless I have a significant problem in the future I will NEVER go back to the new set up. As Walter Cronkite says and that's the way it is - at least I think it was him. Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone!!!! Jim

01-01-2019, 11:37 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Modern points Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm another that doesn't have an issue with the 'modern' plate as long as the pig tail is used along with quality points/condensor.