Distributor Parts

About Distributor Parts

On older machines with a distributor or breaker-point ignition, a set of points opens and closes to time the spark, and the surfaces where they meet wear. When points burn, pit or drift out of adjustment, the engine starts hard, misfires or stops running.

This category has a single listing, ignition points for a Honda from K&S Technologies. Match the points to your exact model and year, and read the description for what is in the box. Points need to be set to the gap in your service manual, and the ignition timing then needs to be checked. Check whether your service manual calls for replacing the condenser at the same time. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page.

The brand here is K&S Technologies. Related categories are Ignition Coils, Spark Plugs & Glow Plugs and ECUs, CDIs & Computer Modules. The whole group is Electrical & Ignition Components.

FAQs on ignition points

What do ignition points do?

Ignition points are a small switch inside the ignition that opens and closes as the engine turns. Each time they open, the coil releases a high-voltage pulse that becomes the spark at the plug. Their timing and gap affect how well the engine runs.

How do I set the gap on new points?

Use a feeler gauge and set the gap to the specification in your service manual, with the points opened to their widest position. Then check and set the ignition timing as the manual describes. Both steps matter.

How do I know when points need replacing?

Pitted, burned or worn point faces, hard starting, misfires and a gap that keeps changing all suggest replacement. Check the replacement interval in your service manual for your model, and replace the condenser at the same time if the manual says to.

Will this listing fit my Honda?

The listing is for a Honda, but ignition points vary by model and year. Compare the model and year in the listing with your machine, and use the Ride Finder at the top of the page before you order.