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i have a 82 sporty all stock,except its been changed to points.i,m on my 4th.set of points in 2 months.when i set them up it runs fine for 10 to 20 miles then it starts to miss and cough at city speeds and gets worst as time goes bye.this also effects highway speeds also.i've tried everything and checked everything short of takin it to a shop.i'm bangin my head on the wall.i dont know what to do. please if anybody can help.i'm at my wits end.
Was the ignition coil changed? I "have heard" that points require a different coil than electronic ignitions.
I "have heard" that many replacement parts for tuning points systems are trash. No experience with them myself however.
How about considering an electronic ignition module? The Altima is very popular these days.
Someone else might have better suggestions.
I "have heard" that many replacement parts for tuning points systems are trash. No experience with them myself however.
How about considering an electronic ignition module? The Altima is very popular these days.
Someone else might have better suggestions.
Last edited by IronMick; Jun 20, 2009 at 09:02 PM. Reason: Ultima -> Altima, corrected sp
Here's something to look into ... $149.95
http://www.gorillamotors.com/cust-service/hotdeals.htm
ULTIMAŽ SINGLE FIRE
PROGRAMMABLE IGNITION*
Ultima products USA made electronic ignition system, features an industry
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Intelligent overvoltage/overcurrent protection. Adjustable retard timing.
Short circuit protection.
NOTE: Programmable features and data recovery features require programming
software kit.
53-644 Ultima programmable ignition module only. SOLD EACH
$149.95 ea.
http://www.gorillamotors.com/cust-service/hotdeals.htm
ULTIMAŽ SINGLE FIRE
PROGRAMMABLE IGNITION*
Ultima products USA made electronic ignition system, features an industry
standard electronic module with programmed curves. Other features:
Intelligent overvoltage/overcurrent protection. Adjustable retard timing.
Short circuit protection.
NOTE: Programmable features and data recovery features require programming
software kit.
53-644 Ultima programmable ignition module only. SOLD EACH
$149.95 ea.
Actually, i think that is just the module itself. I am uncertain about the coils and the wires. You could measure bthe resistances of your coil and check to see if it matches what is required. Or ask someone else who actually knows. Something about "primary resistance", higher vs lower ohm readings.
There are different types of plug wires. Whatever you have will probably be good but it is another thing to check out first.
There are different types of plug wires. Whatever you have will probably be good but it is another thing to check out first.
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ive got somewhat of the same problem....i just have to clean my points all the time.i also have a vapor lock problem so that may be a big part of my problem now i dunno.i ran for awhile with a hot coil that was made for elect. ig.----i beleive it was...40,000 volts??? i want to say the stock coils for points are around 20,000 but i am not sure about that.i dont remember ever having a miss but my points did get pitted and also my condensor went bad...but i dont know if the diff. coil caused it.i did get a hotter spark at the plug though.i might go back to it.i dunno.the reason why i went back to the stock coil was because after changing points i wasnt getting fire at all....banged my head as well ...the problem was not the coil but it was shorting out on the inside of the "points plate" because i routed the wire to the condensor wire upside down/rightside up/different.corrected that it started.there is such a close tolerance there that i put a strip of electrical tape on the inside...for kicks.
you might want to remove the plate and see how it runs...you never know.you may have some type of shorting out issue going on as well.what does your points look like?burned out????pitted??
also,if you dont go with electronic ig. you might want to try blue streak points.i personally have never used them but they are suppose to be better.i think they use copper contacts.
you might want to remove the plate and see how it runs...you never know.you may have some type of shorting out issue going on as well.what does your points look like?burned out????pitted??
also,if you dont go with electronic ig. you might want to try blue streak points.i personally have never used them but they are suppose to be better.i think they use copper contacts.
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no air leaks checked for that,and checked for any shorts,and have new,and the correct wires.the old points were pitted along one edge of points badly.i did notice the coil has no markings as to which is positive or negative mmm?i'm really stumped on this as this is not my first sportythat i put together.i also rewired bike and had it checked.everything by the book{factory book that is}i think i will have to take it to the dealer or shop and let them figure it out,but would like more suggestions before i do.