It consisted of replacing the points, condenser and spark plugs. For high-mileage drivers and performance enthusiasts this ignition system maintenance was often needed more than once a year.

The contact-points ignition system has been used on the internal combustion engine since the early 1900s because it is simple and durable. Compared to the computer-controlled ignitions used in ...

Back in the day, point-triggered ignition system tune-ups were routine and happened roughly every 12,000 miles, along with a set of spark plugs and an ignition ...