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Points: mechanical breakers operated by a cam and spring set up:
http://www.vw-resource.com/images/points-1.jpg
Electronic: magnetic, optical or electronic sensor method of discharging the ignition. Early modes used the convention distributor with the magnet or optical sensors, new stuff uses all electronic with crank or cam triggers.
YouTube - Auto Repair: Fundamentals Of Electronic Ignition Systems - 1 of 2
Points: Simple, easy to repair. BUT you'll get real good at it, and your "tune" will slowly fade with the points.
Electronic: More precise, consistent performance. BUT when they go, you're in the dark. Ford had a system called TFI which was particularly troublesome at 70 to 100k...
http://www.vw-resource.com/images/points-1.jpg
Electronic: magnetic, optical or electronic sensor method of discharging the ignition. Early modes used the convention distributor with the magnet or optical sensors, new stuff uses all electronic with crank or cam triggers.
YouTube - Auto Repair: Fundamentals Of Electronic Ignition Systems - 1 of 2
Points: Simple, easy to repair. BUT you'll get real good at it, and your "tune" will slowly fade with the points.
Electronic: More precise, consistent performance. BUT when they go, you're in the dark. Ford had a system called TFI which was particularly troublesome at 70 to 100k...
