FS electronic ignition

[oldredford]

Is FS electronic ignition worth it on a Model A? I have 2 Model A's, one with FS and the other with modern point set up. I can't tell the difference between them both other than FS cost a whole lot more...What is your opinion? Experience?

[Kurt in NJ]

Properly restored original has been bulletproof, havn't done anything but clean, adjust points for over 35 years

The original model A "reliability" is different from a modern car, the model a when it breaks down can usually be fixed along side the road, modern cars need to be towed to a shop,yes many times they go further without problems, but it is rare that they are fixed along side the road, when adding modern "improvements" you can end up with an old car that needs to be towed to a shop when it breaks down ---one of the solutions is to carry spare---either the parts to fix it, or original system

The electronic system will want good battery voltage, the points don't care as much

[1929]

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

Properly restored original has been bulletproof, havn't done anything but clean, adjust points for over 35 years

The original model A "reliability" is different from a modern car, the model a when it breaks down can usually be fixed along side the road, modern cars need to be towed to a shop,yes many times they go further without problems, but it is rare that they are fixed along side the road, when adding modern "improvements" you can end up with an old car that needs to be towed to a shop when it breaks down ---one of the solutions is to carry spare---either the parts to fix it, or original system

The electronic system will want good battery voltage, the points don't care as much

I agree, had a problem with the first battery in about 18 months.

[SeaSlugs]

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

Properly restored original has been bulletproof, havn't done anything but clean, adjust points for over 35 years

The original model A "reliability" is different from a modern car, the model a when it breaks down can usually be fixed along side the road, modern cars need to be towed to a shop,yes many times they go further without problems, but it is rare that they are fixed along side the road, when adding modern "improvements" you can end up with an old car that needs to be towed to a shop when it breaks down ---one of the solutions is to carry spare---either the parts to fix it, or original system

The electronic system will want good battery voltage, the points don't care as much

Good point. With a low/weak battery you may still get it started via hill or crank if it doesnt have enough oomph to turn the starter if youve got the point setup. The electronic module may not be too happy with low battery voltage.

[Arlyn Bieber]

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You are wasting your money, take that money and properly rebuilt your original distributor. Don't forget to oil the bushings every oil change. They wear quickly if not lubricated, don't ask me how I know!