Recent content by C W Gordon

Bubba has answered this for you (just above). But, I obviously confused the issue; I should have said "points plate" with the little " " around it, as, yes, you do not have one anymore. The conversion kit replaces the original "plate" with a new plate containing the pickup. So, "points plate"...

Yes, direct relationship - advance one way, retard the other. You are moving the points plate only; as opposed to a "normal" distributor (non-flathead) where you are moving the whole distributor. On a side note: moving the points plate changes the rotor to cap electrode relationship as well...