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Title: Best mech advance
Post by: 96flhpi on July 04, 2020, 03:01:22 PM
Is the Rivera stainless steel still considered the best available?  I don't think they're still making complete units, at least they're not listed on their website (only rebuild kits), but found some still in stock at a couple of sites.

Also found this, comparable price, made in USA, anyone have any experience with them?
https://americanprimemfginc.com/product/1104-0001-comp-master-advance-unit/ (https://americanprimemfginc.com/product/1104-0001-comp-master-advance-unit/)

Please don't bother with convert to electronic ignition comments - the 2 times I couldn't get home on my own was because of sudden electronic ignition failure, yet I made it home with one of the contacts missing from a set of points.
Title: Re: Best mech advance
Post by: RTMike on July 04, 2020, 05:58:19 PM
That one will work fine ,and they aren't expensive.
Title: Re: Best mech advance
Post by: guppymech on July 04, 2020, 06:26:29 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think the American Prime advance unit comes with a points cam.
Title: Re: Best mech advance
Post by: 96flhpi on July 04, 2020, 06:39:11 PM
Quote from: guppymech on July 04, 2020, 06:26:29 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think the American Prime advance unit comes with a points cam.

The Rivera unit isn't pictured with one either but I have a couple.  Thanks for replies.
Title: Re: Best mech advance
Post by: 72fl on July 05, 2020, 05:12:04 AM
American Prime IS the result of a Long Time Rivera Employee
Title: Re: Best mech advance
Post by: 96flhpi on July 05, 2020, 07:24:32 AM
Quote from: 72fl on July 05, 2020, 05:12:04 AM
American Prime IS the result of a Long Time Rivera Employee

Good info thanks
Title: Re: Best mech advance
Post by: RTMike on July 05, 2020, 11:44:07 AM
You need a points conversion kit it has the whole 9 yards.
Title: Re: Best mech advance
Post by: 96flhpi on July 05, 2020, 04:48:28 PM
Quote from: RTMike on July 05, 2020, 11:44:07 AM
You need a points conversion kit it has the whole 9 yards.

It's had points for so long the advance is worn out and needs to be replaced. :teeth:
Title: Re: Best mech advance
Post by: capn on July 05, 2020, 05:07:40 PM
Keep those points with a new advance unit.American Prime suppossed to be US made.