Last night, we replaced the points in our ignition system. While you can file and regap points, they quickly become inefficient and sap power and fuel mileage.
Pertronix makes a Hall-effect ignition system that can be retrofitted into a points-style distributor. There is no listing for the 1975-on Saab 99 in Pertronix’s catalog, but their 1843 works just fine. You can find them online for about $80
We also replaced our original Bosch coil with Pertonix’s Flamethrower, which gives a little hotter spark and costs just $30.
Back on the bodywork side of things, we replaced the torn-up Velcro on our Black&Decker Mouse with some new industrial strength Velcro. The stiff side goes on the mouse and the sanding pads have the softer side. It’s a pretty effective way to attach and detach sanding pads. The Mouse itself has served us well for a bunch of project car bodywork.
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