Topic: Selling The Ignition Line

Ignition System Related Sales

Ignition system performance relies on the compatibility between various components. When your customers are servicing ignition systems, the following components should be suggested in order to maintain system integrity.

Point Sets and Condensers

The conventional breaker point set relies on the condenser to suppress arching every time the points open. A V-8 running at 3,000 RPM will open and close the point set 12,000 times per minute. If the condenser fails, the point set will quickly burn out.

Secondary Circuit Components

The electronic ignition systems are even more critical on component balance and specifications. Using the wrong coil for the application can burn out an ignition module. Bad plug wires can cause voltage arcing at the coil.

Module and Pickups

A weak pickup signal to the module can keep the module from firing or cause an intermittent misfire.

Caps and Rotors

A mismatched distributor cap and rotor can cause heavy arching at the distributor cap terminals, which can reduce secondary voltage at the spark plugs.