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Pete W. · 03-25-2020, 01:41 PM

At what mileage do you recommend changing the ignition points?
I use the stock set up and have had good luck with Echlin CS30. I know there is a wide range of quality.
Also, how about the burn out proof condenser? Leave it in there?

THANK YOU!

J Franklin · 03-25-2020, 01:52 PM

Change the points when they don't work any longer after careful adjustments fail. When they are working they are good. Same with any condenser. It is good to carry spares and not worry about parts that may last your lifetime!

31Tudor · 03-25-2020, 01:53 PM

Hey Pete, I don't really think there is a true mileage anymore. There are a lot of different points sold out in the market now, that I don't think a one mileage fits them all.

I run points until they have worn down enough that I can no longer adjust them, or if for some reason they have become quite pitted. If it is running good, I don't change anything. Leave the condenser in it.

Jacksonlll · 03-25-2020, 01:53 PM

They can last 10 to 20,000 miles.

Pete W. · 03-25-2020, 02:05 PM

Thanks for your reply everyone. I have 20 thousand on my car and it's running great. Lots of adjustment yet. I'll take your advice and leave them alone. As Henry said if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

marty in Ohio · 03-25-2020, 05:22 PM

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Pete, Or as our "A Team" says, "If it ain't broke, fix it till it is broke." And we do a lot of that.
Marty

Kurt in NJ · 03-25-2020, 07:50 PM

45years, and they came with the car, 35 years A&L condenser
When people drove cars with points the quality most times are better than modern production
Many time points are changed way too soon, it takes a while for the rubbing block to wear to the cam, if the cam is smooth the wear will slow way down if properly lubricated--- ideally the size of the contact surface allows it to burn away at the same rate of rubbing block wear

Big hammer · 03-25-2020, 07:53 PM

My last set of points the rub block wore out before the points, installed a new cam, points, condenser, note to self lube the cam oil the dizzy at each oil change!

daren007 · 03-25-2020, 09:43 PM

Replace on condition.

Bob Bidonde · 03-26-2020, 09:34 AM

This is what I preach to my local club.

30 Closed Cab PU · 03-26-2020, 09:54 AM

Thanks Bob, a few tips there that are great that I have not seen before.

03-25-2020, 01:41 PM	#1
Pete W. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 55	Changing distributor points At what mileage do you recommend changing the ignition points? I use the stock set up and have had good luck with Echlin CS30. I know there is a wide range of quality. Also, how about the burn out proof condenser? Leave it in there? THANK YOU!

03-25-2020, 01:52 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Changing distributor points Change the points when they don't work any longer after careful adjustments fail. When they are working they are good. Same with any condenser. It is good to carry spares and not worry about parts that may last your lifetime!

03-25-2020, 01:53 PM	#3
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Changing distributor points Hey Pete, I don't really think there is a true mileage anymore. There are a lot of different points sold out in the market now, that I don't think a one mileage fits them all. I run points until they have worn down enough that I can no longer adjust them, or if for some reason they have become quite pitted. If it is running good, I don't change anything. Leave the condenser in it.

03-25-2020, 01:53 PM	#4
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Changing distributor points They can last 10 to 20,000 miles.

03-25-2020, 02:05 PM	#5
Pete W. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 55	Re: Changing distributor points Thanks for your reply everyone. I have 20 thousand on my car and it's running great. Lots of adjustment yet. I'll take your advice and leave them alone. As Henry said if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

03-25-2020, 05:22 PM	#6
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 756	Re: Changing distributor points Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Pete, Or as our "A Team" says, "If it ain't broke, fix it till it is broke." And we do a lot of that. Marty

03-25-2020, 07:50 PM	#7
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Changing distributor points 45years, and they came with the car, 35 years A&L condenser When people drove cars with points the quality most times are better than modern production Many time points are changed way too soon, it takes a while for the rubbing block to wear to the cam, if the cam is smooth the wear will slow way down if properly lubricated--- ideally the size of the contact surface allows it to burn away at the same rate of rubbing block wear

03-25-2020, 07:53 PM	#8
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Changing distributor points My last set of points the rub block wore out before the points, installed a new cam, points, condenser, note to self lube the cam oil the dizzy at each oil change! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

03-25-2020, 09:43 PM	#9
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: Changing distributor points Replace on condition.

03-26-2020, 09:54 AM	#11
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: Changing distributor points Thanks Bob, a few tips there that are great that I have not seen before.