No more PointSaver

[twoton]

Just went to Dave Kirk's site to order a pointsaver for my 1650 and saw this;

"We are in the process of finalizing a new product that will replace the PointSaver transistorized ignition module. The new system, dubbed Trandenser II, is the size of a standard ignition condenser yet offers all the benefits of an electronic ignition system. This is made possible by use of modern, miniaturized electronics currently used in the automotive industry. The Trandenser II offers unparalleled ease of installation and improved ignition performance. It truly is a state-of-the-art product and we are very excited about bringing it to market.

At this time, the PointSaver is no longer available and has been removed from our product line along with the module/coil combinations. The Trandenser II will become available during the month of October 2015. For those who were planning on ordering a PointSaver or module/coil package, please watch this site for the new product release. "

[johns cubs]

Thats interesting!! Gonna have to give that a try if its not a million bucks.

[olds45512]

So what does the points saver do anyway? I've never had an issue with my points so I'm not sure why this is needed.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by olds45512

So what does the points saver do anyway? I've never had an issue with my points so I'm not sure why this is needed.

It basically modernizes your ignition (maybe that's the wrong term). It takes the load off the points from sending the spark to the spark plug and instead turns it into a timer. You're supposed to get stronger more consistent spark. Supposedly it helps in cold weather starting as well. It also eliminates the condenser from the system as well as it basically replaces that. I had one on a 1450 I had and actually really liked it. Made setting the points a snap (not that it's hard in the first place) and seemed to help with starting the ol girl in cold weather although that could have just been the placebo effect.

[Terry C]

Does it advance the timing at higher rpms?

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by Terry C

Does it advance the timing at higher rpms?

I don't believe so, no. It's timing is still based off of whatever you have your points set at.

[Merk]

Originally Posted by olds45512

So what does the points saver do anyway? I've never had an issue with my points so I'm not sure why this is needed.

Same here.

[j4c11]

It is basically a transistor. Instead of putting all the amperage through the points, the transistor takes over the job of collapsing the field and instead you just run a few milliamps through the points which now have the single job of telling the transistor when to open and close. By reducing the amperage at the points by a factor of thousands, it prevents arcing and corrosion thus "saving" the points.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by j4c11

It is basically a transistor. Instead of putting all the amperage through the points, the transistor takes over the job of collapsing the field and instead you just run a few milliamps through the points which now have the single job of telling the transistor when to open and close. By reducing the amperage at the points by a factor of thousands, it prevents arcing and corrosion thus "saving" the points.

Best explanation

[Terry C]

Originally Posted by j4c11

It is basically a transistor. Instead of putting all the amperage through the points, the transistor takes over the job of collapsing the field and instead you just run a few milliamps through the points which now have the single job of telling the transistor when to open and close. By reducing the amperage at the points by a factor of thousands, it prevents arcing and corrosion thus "saving" the points.

Thanks for the explaination.