[VetteVet]

Originally Posted by Feldsine

Thanks VetteVet, that helps me understand a lot better what is going on. I had actually attempted to just verify that the engine would turn over by giving the remote starter a quick stab before I ever turned the key on. It is only after that didn't work that I gave the key a try with the same result.

However, I will do what you said and take both the wires off the small terminal and I believe I can still use the remote starter switch to make the jump from the B post to the terminal. Yes you canIn any event, I think I'll just order an MSD HEI and be done with the points. That was my plan anyway, I was just trying to get the engine started as is to get a starting point. Not a bad decision

I'm just worried my next problem will be how I wired the coil up if I keep the points system, since the coil wasn't in the truck when I picked it up. There appeared to be 4 wires in the coil area and I have no idea if I got it wired up right since there seems to be more wires than I should have there.

You should have at least one hot wire with the key on, maybe 2, and there will be a negative coil to distributor wire. If you have a tach it will go on the negative post of the coil with the distributor wire.

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

VetteVet you are the Man! It's so awesome that you take the time and effort to make a write up like this. I have ready many of your posts and I always appreciate them. Electrical issues seem to be confusing to many people (including me) and it's nice to see such an in depth and comprehensive write up. Thanks again for all you do.

Thanks for the kudos, I always enjoy helping when I can.