so you took out the 80s model dist and replaced with a 69 points system? or is it the other way around. if you installed the 80s distributor then it is a duraspark and you need to make sure that you have the control box that is mounted on the fender to fire that dist. if you dont have this part it will never work. on the other hand, if you are replacing with a points system then cheap insurance is always to replace the condenser, points, and rotor. then once that is all done then you have to set your proper point gap. these are all things to know and think about. let me know if this helps or if you need more info. also what year is the rig and what year and condition is the dist in? is the coil in good shape, and are your plugs and wires in good order. and on a last note, why in the hell did you change the thing in the first place?