The contact-points ignition system has been used on the internal combustion engine since the early 1900s because it is simple and durable. Compared to the computer-controlled ignitions used in today's ...

Before transistors and computers, your spark plugs needed to know when to dance. A simple device in theory, they hold the keys to your excitement or frustration where angels fear to tread. Follow ...

If you have a classic, vintage, or otherwise old car, you've probably heard of the distributor that it features. It's part of the ignition system that transfers current from the battery to the ...