One easy way to ensure that your points are correctly gapped forever is to replace them with a Comp-u-fire or Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition module. Both are very similar in design, installation & operation, despite being made by different American manufacturers. The one shown here, Comp-u-fire, I chose because it has less moving parts than its competitor, so theoretically less to break! I have installed the same unit onto both my buggies, have proved to be 100% reliable, and I know that if there’s a tickover or running fault with the engine, its most unlikely to be caused by an incorrect gap setting. The electronic module ensures the gap is correctly and permanently fixed. You simply remove the old points & condenser, install the small electronics module by using an allen key & bolt supplied (fits into the same hole into which the points were fitted). Slide the magnetic trigger wheel onto the centre shaft, put the rotor arm on top, then distributor cap. The 2 wires go to the coil as in diagram. A simple job that takes about 20 mins. There is no external black box. The Kit consists of : electronics module; magnetic timing disk (rotor); 8mm socket head screw; 3mm allen key; square plastic grommet, 2 fully insulated spade terminals.
Fitting details:
Disconnect wire from minus (-) on coil that goes to dizzy.
Remove the cap.
Remove rotor arm.
Remove points & condensor
Install module; route black & red wires through the square hole in dizzy body. Use screw with allen key to secure module in place.
Install rotor by gently pressing it down onto the cam.
Thread plastic grommet over black & red wires and push it into hole.
Refit original rotor arm .
Fit dizzy cap. Use spade connectors; red wire to positive (+) connection on coil. 11 Black wire to minus (-) on coil.
