The 69 camaro would have had a resistance wire to the coil. It is identifiable by the white cloth covering on it.
It is really only needed for a point type dist. I have never used it with a HEI. Tom
Thank you also Tom for the reply. I plan on keeping the points distributor, or at least for some period of time. I need to keep the expenses down as much as possible for I'm not working, I get disability and it only about pays my house payment. My Wife, Bless her heart cooks at the local High School, so she is the breadwinner.
My build is at
http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39457 Many thanks. Perley