GM points style ignition distributor how to wire and run DIY

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[dennisrockwell]

Chris, I am 81 years old, not a dummy, aircraft instrument specialist USAF. I with your teaching finally understand the simple point system! Thank you I got the POINT after all these years. lol, I am building a 350 1969/70 chevy in my garage as we speak. I can't believe I did not know how this system worked. I have been building hot rods for about 65 years or so, go figure. THANKS AGAIN GOD BLESS FROM VANCOUVER WASHINGTON

[strattuner]

points and condensor wiring has worked real good for 100 years, even magnetos have points and they used them in AA FUEL CARS, think about that, 1500 horse power fired by points and condensor, all of my vehicles now are point system after breaking down in the desert 3 months ago, not going to happen again, and its just wheels, damn good job on the tutorial i'm old, i'm a master mechanic of 47 years, and schooled by gm and forgot all of this, by 1975 everything gm had a HEI setup in it, if you don't use it, you lose it, thanks again, very informative, esp the part about the run wire off the old style starters, thanks CHRIS

[SOLDOZER]

Oddly this is the only video on YT that shows how to wire a points ignition system.

[williamferguson]

Thank you for this lost info I'm returning my 74 Pontiac 350 back to points after 3 bad HEI dissys and I'm old school 73years young It is now a 383 with a 428 crank not for racing but my daily driver had 165hp now about 325hp go to pass safely pull a trailer not for racing but a good boost in power back to say 1965. You are the first person who explained this so simple.

[jasoncalzon]

thank you so much! This cleared up so much for me. I’m dropping in a 383 stroker on a 57 bel air. Im scrapping the old points ignition and the 3 pole starter and running an MSD ignition system and a 2 pole starter. I’ve been scratching my head trying to learn how the original wiring system works so I could convert it over to my new set up. This video made my life so much easier. Thank you for your knowledge.

[peterlittle]

i know its 2020 but this still showed me how to hook up the positive wire from the coil to the starter which is from 1962 chevy c10. Didnt know if i hooked it up to the ignition switch or not. Now i know, its to the starter R Letter. Thanks.

[abeplata]

This was the best video that explained step by step on how to install the wiring

[douglaslynch]

Dude! Wish I would have seen this BEFORE I swapped to an HEI lo. Still this was immensly helpful. Thank you so much, I finally understand how points distributors are wired up and much more.

[nickizcool]

Amazing video. I’m a Navy veteran, going through a separation with wife, and need to get my 1970 c10 started asap I’m moving out this weekend. Wish me luck bro!!!

[dennisrockwell]

I LOVE THE SOUND OF A 454, YOU MADE ME SMILE WHEN THAT BABY THANK YOU FOR THE INFO < VERY WELL DONE!!

[bulldoguk]

Awesome video... I’m temporarily adapting an update wiring harness to use points until funds pick up and this totally explained it perfectly! Thanks

[duaneafields]

modest mouse and weezer in a row, good station. great explanation on this video! 57' 283 here.

[billfox]

Great video, Thanks! I'm carrying an old Blue Streak uniset for my distributor because my '66 Pontiac came with Pertronix which I'm unfamiliar with and fear it may give out unexpectedly like GM HEI modules do. I think the woven covering on the old GM resistor wire is asbestos. It has that color to it. If I remember right, that wire is steel, maybe, but not copper and can get really hot.

[ericmetcalf]

Thank you!!! I’m sorting out a 56 Oldsmobile at the moment and this helped out a bunch. Now I just have to figure out what wires go to what and I can put it together

[holynorthcb]

Thanks Chris. Got my 69 Camaro running today after watching this.

[troydzuricsko]

Nice video but one point of clarification. The manual states never to use emery cloth to clean the points. Use only a points file designed for that purpose. And, do not attempt to remove all roughness from the contact surfaces unless they are badly pitted. A simple dressing with the file is usually all that is needed for proper operation.

[marcsaiber]

you are real world factual and go over the details in specific and another time to bake in that importance example ballast resistor 66 years here every now and again one can use a tune up to set the path direct congrats

[BuildBreakFix]

One of the clearest videos still to date on Youtube on this subject LOL Nice work man!

[codygreen]

Thank you so much for this! just got a 70 cutlass and was needing a video like this!! This has helped me more than you know!

[sandmanbub]

After filing or using emory paper on the points, I always use an un coated, plain business card to clean the abrasive residue off. Just open the points and place the card between them and drag it back out. This will prevent pitting and early carbon build up.