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WHAT ARE BREAKER POINTS, GRANDPA?

“ARE BREAKER POINTS in tennis matches?” No, my little one, they have to do with pre-transistorized automotive ignition systems. “What’s a transistor, Grandpa?” Internal combustion requires something to ignite an … Continue reading

September 7, 2019 · 7 Comments