8N and Electronic Ignition

I just ordered up an electronic ignition kit for my '52 8N. I recently converted the old girl back to her original 6 volt state.

It is my hope that the electronic ignition will help her start up a bit easier at the lower RPM's, and if the ads hold any water, give her a bit more horse power.

What is the collective experience of "the board"? Can I expect to see any additional benefits or detriments?

THANKS!

Joe

Go to the column at left and click on 'Parts & Supplies' under the Marketplace category. You'll find electronic ignitions under Genesee Products. Good luck with your new N.

Regards,
Darryl 8N210077 'Wheezer'

I have never liked setting point gap & dwell on a point type ignition. On the early model cars, you set the points with a thickness gage, tightened them in place, put the distributor cap on and started the engine. If you were lucky, the dwell was correct, otherwise you had to do it all over again. In later years, it was easier to set the dwell when there was an external gap adjustment on the distributor.

I have done/seen electronic ignition conversions in many vehicles over the years. Without fail, when done properly, the results were superior to the points ignition.