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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Convert a 300 to points ignition?
Does anybody know where I could source parts to convert a 1979 300 to points ignition?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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New parts? LMC truck...

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fc/full.aspx?Page=145

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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Does anybody know where I could source parts to convert a 1979 300 to points ignition?
I am a newbie trying to learn as much as I can, so please forgive a stupid question...Why do you want to go to a points ign?
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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I probably won't go with new parts. I found out that I can source parts from another 300 that is 74 or earlier.

David, its not a stupid question, it is simply personal preference on my part.
 
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Maybe a good Idea,because when an electro magnetic pulse goes off and shuts down everything electronic,only vehilces running will be those with points.
 
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I won't deny that the EMP thought hasn't crossed my mind, but I would hardly say thats the reason I am doing it.
 
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Maybe a good Idea,because when an electro magnetic pulse goes off and shuts down everything electronic,only vehilces running will be those with points.
What, you don't have spares for when TSHTF?
 
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Theoretically, even your spares will be fried, unless they are in a shielded container.
 
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