I hate to disturb those who are purist, But I found the best way to prolong the life of ignition parts is to add an electronic ignition. I know this is not exactly what you wanted, but its all I can help with.
They don't have to be totally electronic. The ones I use are point triggered. The points carry far less current than with a regular point, condenser, coil set up. I salvaged some from recycling yards and some are available on line and are also available from YT.
My first electronic ignitions were all CD types, Archer, Delta, Tiger.
When theses were no longer available I switched to hybrid units from 70s Toyotas. Some Datsun, Nissans used them. It is my understanding that the Chryslyer- Dodge units from this era will also trigger from points and don't need a reluctor. They are the ones that hang on the firewall and have the top of a large transistor sticking out (I just read this, and I don't really know they will work).
Two things I know for sure from experience.
1. The CD units I put on cars made the points last a long time.
I put one on my sisters Datsun 210 lasted 70,000 miles and
What finally failed was the point flat spring which broke from
fatigue. (it happened on the interstate, but luckily a knowledgeable good samaritan found the new set I had left in the glove compartment and put them in.
2. When I put a hybrid set in a Super C and had to hand crank it the engine practically started itself. The starter ring gear and pinion were worn.
I also make sure to use a moly high temp grease on the distributor lobes.
I don't know the best source of american or japanese ignition parts if they are still available.
This post was edited by Deutz Lover at 21:19:43 09/07/15.
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