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Whats a points wire??

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Old 10-17-2001, 03:33 PM
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Whats a points wire??

Msd tech told me to hook the white wire from the MSD 6a to the points wire on the distributor...what is the "points wire" and where should i be able to find it? The car is my other car...72 chevelle 350 non-hei.

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Old 10-17-2001, 06:24 PM
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Car: '92 Z28; Dk Teal; Her Pkg
Engine: 305
Transmission: Richmond 6 Spd
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", Detroit Locker, 3.70
The points wire connects the points in the distributor to the "-" terminal on the coil. Connect the MSD input to the wire coming from the distributor.

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