NAPA Echlin ignition points (contact set)

[Duke W.]

Re: NAPA Echlin ignition points (contact set)

Within the accuracy of the tools I used to take the measurements, I doubt if a large sample size of each part would provide any noticeable scatter.

Breaker arm tension is difficult to measure because there is a bit of stick-slip friction in the pivot bushing, so I basically averaged a bunch of readings, and they were reasonably close to the specifications.

Duke

[Tim S.]

Re: NAPA Echlin ignition points (contact set)

It's interesting that the CS89 and CS7860 are both active, yet functionally essentially the same. It would be interesting to know the history of these parts - when and why they were designed.

It's somewhat like the VAC situation. The B20 and B26 have essentially the same specs, but were sold under different part numbers. Someone finally realized this and both were consolidated under the same part number and eventually there will likely be one B-number, but in the past couple of years, those who ordered V-1765 got either one in the box.

Inventory control must be a huge issue in the auto industry both for manufacturers, jobbers, and retailers.

Do you by chance know how many active part numbers NAPA has?

The pricing is also mysterious. For example, why is the "heavy duty" set cheaper than the "standard set", and why is the CS7860 barely more than two thirds the price of the CS89?

Thanks, again, for supplying the parts for this project. I didn't get to watch any football yesterday, but I had a lot of fun playing with the contact sets.

Duke

I'd have to check on how many SKU's we currently offer. I'm sure the number is staggering. The proliferation of parts is without a doubt, a major task. This business is not for the weak at heart (nor check book) anymore.

As to the reason why the difference in price? Every once and again, we will see something that does not make sense. Often times, pricing on a part is dictated by popularity and volume. That theory does not hold water in this case.

Thanks again Duke!

Tim