How to upgrade holley points dist.

doubleR

doubleR

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I have installed a reman Holley points dist. On my 68 1100c it has the 266, that I just got running really smooth. Would there be any advantages to upgrading the ignition system? And if so, what? And what items would it consist of?
 
I personally don't care for dealing with points. One of the first things I do in my own Scout is to replace them and install a pertronix. Works out greatly each and every time for me. Depending on which distributor you have, there is a few available here
 
I agree there are benefits to be realized by eliminating breaker points in favor of electronic. The problem isn't so much with the points themselves, although they do wear over time and require periodic adjustment. The real problem is worn hard parts inside a distributor that's seen service for 40 years, like bushings and advance springs etc. These worn parts throw tolerances out of whack which does not effect a points eliminator like the pertronix nearly as much as it does with breaker points installed. Distributor guts can be rebuilt. A rebuilt unit even with points installed will provide reliable and consistent performance for many years to come.
 
Slim to none. The biggest improvements they deliver come in the form of quicker and easier starts, along with set it and forget it tuning. If you add a hamilton efi kit along with it, you might gain a couple mpg that way. Take a gander thru the injection sub-forum. Bill hamilton offers turn key kits thru ihon, plus he also explains how to do it yourself with boneyard parts as a lower cost option. He also details another low cost diy option for electronic ignition which involves minor modification of your Holley distributor combined with specific parts from a Ford duraspark dizz. Honestly the ceiling for gaining mpg is fairly low on these pigs. Vehicle weight, aerodynamics of a brick paver, 1950's engine technology, and gummint-forced consumption of corngazz are all conspiring against solid fuel economy. Maintaining an optimum state of tune no matter what components you are using, combined with responsible driving habits, along with an attitude of just appreciating these rigs for what they are will yield the best results and enjoyment over the long run.
 
Thank you for your insight and honesty. I was going to enjoy it the way it is till snow flies, just thinking about a winter upgrade.
 
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