Date:         Mon, 1 Jan 1996 20:05:00 -0800
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From:         sage@instanet.com (Martin Sage)
Subject:      Re: Hot Wire ...point voltage

>                      RE>How to hot wire a VW or what to do...       1/1/96
>
>A suggestion:  Many to most ignition systems use the full 12 volts  across the
>points and coil for starting, and then once running, use a resistor to drop
>the voltage to a lessor value while running.  This reduces arcing on the
>points.  May I suggest that you inspect your points now that you are home, or,
>perhaps replace them on general purposes and throw the ones you take out into
>your travel spares kit?
>
>Harvey
>
>Good idea, ...I'm thinking electronic ignition soon...any suggestions in 
 that area?
>
>Martin

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