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Old 08-08-2021, 11:54 PM   #9
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Default Re: 53 distributor internal wires

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Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer View Post
Do you have any other pictures of how, the wire from the points block, attaches to the post? Or a picture of the post and flag terminal. Obviously, my distributor doesn't have it, and I am trying to figure out what function, it has, as opposed to just a wire from the points block directly to the coil. This is definitely interesting, since I have run my car for 11 years with out it.
These are the components of the connector.
There is nothing wrong with not using it.
When converting to electronic ignition the connector is removed and a wire thru a grommet is substituted.




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