I ran points and a condenser in my TBird for some time.  I did this because I thought it would be more reliable. I had so much trouble with junk Chinese condensers failing that I switched to Pertronix. I don't know what anyone else thinks about Trump, but as far as the Chinese are concerned they should stick to making straw hats.

I agree, Chinese condensers are crap but I don't know who would make them here as there is such a low demand for them anymore. But we make 10 million chopsticks a year here for export to Japan, China etc and I've never heard of one failure

As always the information you all provide is great !!!!!!  Thanks, I can move forward knowing that you all are there for the y-block community.  

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If your set on keeping points and condenser You can buy the correct micro-farad unit at an electronics supply store. Over on the the H.A.M.B. a contributor Jim aka "Squirrel" has posted the part # many times. When I purchased my 56 the Loadmatic was still in it and it started right up. Same when I put in the 57 either with points or the Pertronix II. After 5 years I quit carrying the old set up. I do have the coil terminals horizontal.

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.