Sure adds to the confusion. Crane, Accel, Pertronix, Mallory, all advertise Hall Effect triggers. So probably half of the 'HEI' solutions out there. Since all the systems we are talking about here are obsolete and outdated technology, I wonder which one is best? With one, no need for the outside the dist control module. With the other you get..? (that's better).
In the USAF we used an optical switch for a 360 degree antenna for IFF Interrogators that reminds me of this. Even though the Hall unit isn't considered a true electronic switch, there are no moving parts for the sensor. Crane uses an optical sensor for their HEI setup, which according to reviews is a bad idea. My concern after hanging out here awhile and seeing this issue come up all the time, is that Pertronix has a reliability issue. But is it the same people commenting each time the subject comes up? Or is it a systemic issue. In any case, there isn't much the same about any of these systems and it would be nice to finally understand which is better and why. None of them are in new cars today, so we are talking about obsolete technology.
In any case, thanks to everyone for your patience. I mean no harm to you in any way, but you can certainly go F yourself if you feel I do not have the right to ask questions here. Its about learning our CRAFT. If we could get our self appointed experts to get over themselves long enough to give us their wisdom, we would ALL be smarter. But you know what I have found in my old age? Those kinds of people are too busy trying to protect what they perceive as their LEAD in power and influence to tell us peons what we need to know. Afterall, we should just shut up, close the subject, move on right? Or maybe we could find other constructive things to do with our hack saw? If only they knew how embarrassing they sound. Americans won WW2 because we grouped together, put politics and OURSELVES aside, and learned from each other to create extraordinary things. Why do we have to wait for world wars to do this? Why cant we do it on our Stovebolts? Guess its just a bridge too far.
Last edited by Deve; 09/24/2014 11:59 PM. Reason: because I can
