1972 350 Distributor Wiring

[Pyasher]

Originally Posted by carpoor

I always keep the stock distributor and convert the points to electronic ignition. Usually Petronix, Crane, etc. Works well, looks factory.

Thanks for the reply!

I have a Petronix in it now - works well but the distributor does have 100K on it. I for sure need to pull it and put it back in correctly... Still on the fence about a new distributor.

[carpoor]

They really don't per se` "wear out." I prefer OEM parts over a lot of Chinese aftermarket junk. My guess is that it isn't phased properly. It might be a tooth or two off. Bring #1 to TDC, clock the rotor so that points to the #1 intake runner. I do all of mine like that, they start up and run well every time.

[Pyasher]

Originally Posted by carpoor

They really don't per se` "wear out." I prefer OEM parts over a lot of Chinese aftermarket junk. My guess is that it isn't phased properly. It might be a tooth or two off. Bring #1 to TDC, clock the rotor so that points to the #1 intake runner. I do all of mine like that, they start up and run well every time.

Thanks carpoor - in the past I have pulled the valve cover to determine TDC on #1 - is that the best way or is there an easier way?