Ignition Leads

[Malcolm Parker]

The above posts confirm my view that an original ignition set-up, even if slightly worn, is more likely to get you home.  I have always carried a spare Lucas DK4 and used traditional copper cored HT leads.  There have been times when I have had to strip and rebuild the distributor at the road side, usually due to a bad electrical contact, but I have never been left stranded by faulty ignition.   I suppose the truth is that I don't understand modern electrical systems.  With the original system if you accidentally short the electrics you will get a spark whereas with the modern electronic gizmos they will be destroyed.
Regarding electronic tachometers, the Willie MacKenzie one on the Ulster worked fine with conventional copper plug leads and no suppression.
Looking back, interference was one of the many joys of listening to the radio in my childhood!