".......no matter what Zray says, points are problematic, especially with the poor quality Chinese made products. They just don't hold up......"
what zray says (but no matter):
the echlin brand that NAPA sells has a very good quality of points. Am getting 20,000+ miles per set from them, with no burning, and little wear and Ohm meter showing zero resistance. I wonder how long it takes the average Shelby owmer to put 20,000 miles on their car ?
Adjustment check at 7,500 mile intervals are often done without needing a screwdriver to change anything.
The part of the original ignition that IS becoming a little tricky is the CONDENSER, with the Echlin brand again being the best of the newly manufactured condensers. I wouldn't be throwing away any used Ford condensers however until they are proved to be bad. As with other parts (like rear end gears for example) a good used Ford part is often better than what is being manufactured today.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Z.