Dist. Points Cover Under the Cap

[Clem Z.]

Re: Dist. Points Cover Under the Cap

I don't remember exactly when the uniset points first appeared but I'm pretty sure it was around 1972 or 73?
At one point in production, all new Chevrolet cars came equipped with these new unisets. At the same time, there was a fierce legal battle going on over the patent on these point sets. Supposedly, someone already held a patent but GM/Delco started making/using them in production anyway.
The battle continued and at some point, GM issued bulletins to dealers that the uniset was no longer available.
During this short period, I seem to remember that the RFI shield was NOT used on new vehicles. I think it reappeared again after GM switched back to conventional points and condenser.
Been a long time so the details are a bit fuzzy. I'll see if I still have any info on this.

Believe there was a kit GM issued to convert uniset distributors back to standard points/condenser. Did the kit contain a new breaker plate along with points, condenser, bracket and screw? I seem to remember it that way because the point plate for uniset didn't have the locating nubs or hole for the condenser bracket and screw??

i still have a set of accel unipoints here somewhere

[Joe L.]

Re: Dist. Points Cover Under the Cap

Kevin's picture is it! I was told by a parts vendor that it was used on '57's but I never saw one on a '57. Now I know why.

Thanks to all of you!

Steve

Steve-----


It's not even possible to install these shields on a 1957 distributor without re-working the breaker plate because the breaker plate is not drilled and tapped for the retaining screws.