IGNITION.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 136, 11 June 1929, Page 19

IGNITION.

FUTURE SYSTEMS. It is only logical that a modem car possessing a perfect and reliable ' electrical installation should utilise the same installation for the ignition. Most of the important manufacturers have now standardised the high tension battery ignition, the magneto lias been retained until recently by many firms because "of its absolute reliability simplicity and facility with which it can be fitted and dismounted by any inexperienced person. The high tension distributor created a little mistrust amongst motorists' on account of its seemingly complicated construction, and to the lack of knowledge of its functioning. The magneto had become an institution that practically never failed, Beyond a few drops of oil and cleanliness it needed no particular attention and it could always be relied upon. Some of the early system of high tension dis-

tributors certainly left much to be desired. Ignition troubles were far too frequent so that many owners did not hesitate to replace it with • the ever faithful magneto. The reliability of the battery ignition is such to-day that a chassis so equipped is considered good for any journey. The system is certainly more logical, forming as it does, part of the whole installation. It would not be surprising if the electric equipment of the future ear will comprise electrical watch, tyre pump, jack, window lifters, screen wipers, vacuum cleaner for cleaning the interiors of the car, and many useful fittings, such as fans, foot-wanners, etc. Some of these items already exist, but the service the electrical "power station" of any modern car can furnish is far from being exhausted.