Hot Rod Farmer: How breaker point ignition systems work.

Hot Rod Farmer: How breaker point ignition systems work.

December 29, 2021 2 By Ray Bohacz

Though there has not been a engine made for decades that uses breaker points, there are still many in use on a farm or ranch. Also, the tenet of operation is the same for a modern coil-on-plug electronic ignition system. Understanding modern ignition systems begins with an investigation of the breaker point design.