Exterior styles in U.S. autos are as changeable as women’s hats. For ’63. they are simpler and handsomer than ever (see U.S. BUSINESS). But mechanically, U.S. cars are conservative; under their hoods ...

Since 1914 auto makers have used the Kettering or inductive ignition system: a battery, transformer (coil), a cam-driven mechanical switch (breaker points), a distributor and spark plugs. The system ...

Future engine ignition requirements combined with the automotive "no service" trend indicated that a new ignition system is desirable for some applications. This paper reviews limitations of present ...

Improving a car's ignition system is one of the first things that the performance enthusiast considers. Generally the idea has been to eliminate point bounce at high rpm by stiffening the point spring ...