Posted by John T on November 25, 2012 at 07:58:20 from (216.249.82.117):
In Reply to: Ignition question posted by Notjustair on November 25, 2012 at 07:30:47:
While the old saying "if it aint broke dont fix it" has merit, its just NOT how Im wired and how I operate, IM A NUT ON PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. That beind said, before I start an engine after its sat a long time and it only takes a few minutes, is to at least open the points and as non abrasivley as possible (maybe use a dollar bill) lightly clean/buff/polish the point surfaces to remove any gray oxide coating or oil etc. I think doing so can greatly extend their life. Of course, if badly burned or pitted or carboned up,,,, replace
I agree the quality of points and condensor dont seem what it used to be, Ive seen new out of the box BAD condensors and I question if the silvery coating on the points is the quality it used to be.
One of the worst enemies of points (in addition to excess current) life is a weak or open or incorrect value of condensor and perhaps even if the point quality was the same its the poor condensors that shortens the life of the points.
Sooooooooo if its running fine I guess you can or should???? leave things alone, but Im still a believer in occassional light clean/buff of points surfaces to remve oil or oxidation and thats also a goot time to check the gap anyway
Thats my story n Ima stickin to it based on yearssssssssssss and experience being a used tractor dealer and user......
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