"It's not a heap, dad. It's a classic." That's harder to justify when your classic muscle car won't start. Nothing like a high-compression V8 combined with a battery that hasn't seen a charge for a ...

In order to realize maximum engine performance, your ignition system must be in top operating condition. While aftermarket electronic replacement systems are best, older point distributors can still ...

All gasoline engines require an igniter to light the air/fuel mixture in the cylinders to produce horsepower. This device is the spark plug, and the system that works with it to produce the sparks, ...

There's nothing wrong with having points in your distributor. There's also nothing wrong with walking across country. There's just more efficient ways to get both jobs done. We had a 1959 Willys CJ-6 ...

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 timing adjustment. These days, we’re so ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Is your car misfiring, having trouble starting, or idling rough? Are you wondering if the problem is one of your coil packs? If you're like ...