While following up on your suggestions to fix my "stumble at idle" problem (current post thread) I decided to replace my breaker-less ignition system with a set of good 'ol Delco points and a condenser. I couldn't find a local auto parts store that carried Delco brand points, only house brands that were made outside the country and a color other than silver!
So... I had this great idea to visit my local Chevrolet dealership to try and purchase a real set of Delco points. When I asked the 20-something parts man behind the counter for a set of points for a small block 327/300, he asked me for the last eight digits of my vin number! Now of course, I KNOW the last eight numbers of my vin number, but somehow I figured having him enter the numbers into his computer wasn't going to get me any closer to a set of points. So he goes back into the parts office and out comes a 40-something parts manager to help me. After telling HIM that I just need a set of points for a 327/300, he asks me for my distributor number! Okay, I just happen to have that number memorized too but at this point I ask him, "When did buying a set of points for the most popular engine in the world become so much trouble?" To which he replied, "Some time in 1982."
Just had to share this experience with you.
Thanks again for all your replies to my "stumble at idle" post. I will keep you up to date on my progress as I investigate all your suggestions.
Frank
So... I had this great idea to visit my local Chevrolet dealership to try and purchase a real set of Delco points. When I asked the 20-something parts man behind the counter for a set of points for a small block 327/300, he asked me for the last eight digits of my vin number! Now of course, I KNOW the last eight numbers of my vin number, but somehow I figured having him enter the numbers into his computer wasn't going to get me any closer to a set of points. So he goes back into the parts office and out comes a 40-something parts manager to help me. After telling HIM that I just need a set of points for a 327/300, he asks me for my distributor number! Okay, I just happen to have that number memorized too but at this point I ask him, "When did buying a set of points for the most popular engine in the world become so much trouble?" To which he replied, "Some time in 1982."
Just had to share this experience with you.
Thanks again for all your replies to my "stumble at idle" post. I will keep you up to date on my progress as I investigate all your suggestions.
Frank
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