does anybody have a pic to show how the wire goes from the coil to the dizzy, mine had some cut off switch that I took out and now the wire does stay on.

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If it is the old points distributor it has a wire running from the negative terminal on the coil directly into the distributor . The cutoff switch was no doubt a theft deterrent that they probably hid. Easy for any thief to figure out.Originally Posted by blue by you
does anybody have a pic to show how the wire goes from the coil to the dizzy, mine had some cut off switch that I took out and now the wire does stay on.
yes it is a points dizzy, I removed the switch and ran new wire, but it keeps falling off. I just ran the wire under the cap
One end is fastened to the (-) coil terminal with a small hex head nut. The other end to the points inside the distributor via a slot-head screw. What is falling off?
the wire in the dizzy at the points, I think I should get a new set of points with the screw that holds the wires on. On the points that are in there now there is no screw, just a slot to push the clip onto.
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I have never seen points without the screw but I guess they exist. The pic shows the coil end of the wire just for illustration.Originally Posted by blue by you
the wire in the dizzy at the points, I think I should get a new set of points with the screw that holds the wires on. On the points that are in there now there is no screw, just a slot to push the clip onto.

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I've seen them without the screw. You just push back the spring metal piece on the points assembly and stick the [slotted] terminal from the condenser behind it.
There is a wire coming out of the distributor and that goes to the [-] terminal on the coil. The [resistance] feed wire and the "S" wire from the starter solenoid get attached to the [+] coil terminal.
There is a wire coming out of the distributor and that goes to the [-] terminal on the coil. The [resistance] feed wire and the "S" wire from the starter solenoid get attached to the [+] coil terminal.
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ExploreI've seen them without the screw. You just push back the spring metal piece on the points assembly and stick the [slotted] terminal from the condenser behind it.
Chinese? I have never seen them or would use them.
Chinese? I have never seen them or would use them.
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They have been around for over 40 years. You don't need the screw to make electrical contact; the spring does that just fine.
Can't say they are the best points around, but that's what the OP had.
Can't say they are the best points around, but that's what the OP had.
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Can't say they are the best points around, but that's what the OP had.
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They have been around for over 40 years. You don't need the screw to make electrical contact; the spring does that just fine.Can't say they are the best points around, but that's what the OP had.
They are nothing new . They have been around for at least 40 years and they work fine and a lot easier for someone with fat fingers to get on and not have to fumble with that tiny bolt. If it is falling out then it is being installed wrong.Quote:
They are nothing new . They have been around for at least 40 years and they work fine and a lot easier for someone with fat fingers to get on and not have to fumble with that tiny bolt. If it is falling out then it is being installed wrong.
I still prefer the screw tightening method. Nothing moves for 10,000 miles, well ever.Originally Posted by bj1k
They are nothing new . They have been around for at least 40 years and they work fine and a lot easier for someone with fat fingers to get on and not have to fumble with that tiny bolt. If it is falling out then it is being installed wrong.










