On Dec 6, 11:17*pm, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:
In article
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* *thirty-six wrote:

Iron/copper electrode spark plugs still benefit from dressing every
3000 miles and the distributer rotor is still a better system than
double ended coils or split tension systems. *Unfortunately the rotor
and cap do need attention each year due to erosion and corrosion and
probable replacement at three years or 20,000 miles. *It still gives a
bigger bang, and that's what counts when doing your own servicing.
It's an insignificant expense countered by improved engine efficiency
and the high price of fuel.

What sort of car are you talking about that still has a dizzy?


A reliable one.