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Originally Posted by tjvending
Which one should I go with? 307 engine
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If you do not actually have a condenser inside the distributor cap, that is likely the problem. The condenser attenuates high voltage and current surges experienced during closing and opening of the points. The points will be ruined in fairly short order if the condenser is missing. Points and condenser don't cost all that much money, and I'd recommend that you replace just those item in order to track down the problem. Known working old parts are fine for this. New distributors and such are nice, but until you actually know what the malfunction is, you might just end up digging yourself into a money pit.
BTW, the points and condenser are the same for
all GM V-8s from 1957 until 1973-1974, depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Some went to HEI earlier than others, but the points and condenser fit ANY GM V-8 in those years, unless it has electronic ignition.