[TransAm 474]

Evening everyone, I just bought a new set of Echlin CS89 High Performance points off Ebay earlier for a 1970 Trans Am, and they were described as New Old Stock, which appears to be true by looking at the box. I figured they would be better than the newsest stuff probably. I am just curious to know what the "Red" is on the points that I'm seeing in the pictures below? I see two black pieces in the bag also, which I believe are capsules of some type, but couldn't make out what the Red is. Just so you know, I'm a novice when it comes to points, and that's the reason for my question. I'm hoping they are the correct CS89 Echlin Points. Thank You

[Sun Tuned]

It’s just a guard. To keep the contacts from rusting/ corroding.

You just remove it before flight...as they say.

[TransAm 474]

Originally Posted by Sun Tuned

It’s just a guard. To keep the contacts from rusting/ corroding.

You just remove it before flight...as they say.

Awesome, Thank You. Does those look like the CS89, or is it tough to tell?

[Dragncar]

Nappas good points and Accel used to be one and the same. Not sure today. I have not bought a set in 15 years. Can you still get them ?

[Cliff R]

I've been sourcing out NOS points from Ebay for most distributors we do here. Just type in GM ignition points into the search line and plenty will be available. I use and prefer either the High Grade or Delco Remy.

NAPA still offers some excellent USA made points sets, but they will be 2 to 3 times as much as the NOS points from Ebay........Cliff

["QUICK-SILVER"]

I suspect the second capsule has a wick or felt pad in it. I kinda liked the square pads that fit over the rubbing block.

Clay

[hobbygto65]

The tube has grease in it for the distributer cam that opens the points.

[F ROCK]

yes and the other capsule contains cyanide; this is handy when you have to drive back to the napa 5 times to get one good set of points.

[mgarblik]

I just recently installed a set of Echlin HD points and condenser in an AMC engine for a customer. It used a GM distributor so just like our Pontiacs. Still very nice quality and good spring tension. They were pricey though. Around $30.00 for the points and condenser my cost. I remember when that same pair were around $10.00. Wasn't that long ago.

[67drake]

Anybody know if NAPA still sells the higher ounce rated points? I’ll be needing a set when I get my car on the road in the spring and it’s been 12 years since they’ been changed.

[455rebel]

Doesn't accel still make high rev points?
Anyone remember Sorenson HD points, they had a cross cut in 1 of the contacts?

[mgarblik]

Echlin CS 7860C are their "racing points" That means they have high spring tension and are non-vented. Around $20.00. Seem to be high quality.

[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by 455rebel

Doesn't accel still make high rev points?
Anyone remember Sorenson HD points, they had a cross cut in 1 of the contacts?

Yes they do. They still make 23 ounce, 32 ounce. 23 ounce is the standard rating as they call it.

I still use these today in 4 vehicles here, and have had no issues running the 23 ounce to 7,000 rpm. Good quality well made set of points, that I've run in a couple of the cars for more than 20 years without changing them.

[67drake]

Cool. Thanks. It just seems like a lot of times I take for granted that parts are still available, and when I go to purchase them they are no longer made. I’ve kicked myself a few times for not stocking up on items like this.

[Formulajones]

The only place around here that actually carries them in stock are a couple of speed shops in Phoenix. So any time I'm down there near Lopers or So Cal I usually grab a set.

Otherwise both Summit and Jegs still sell them if you'd rather mail order.

[wilcar]

Glad to see that some folks are still running points distributors as I do in my 65 455 Gto!

[android 211]

The reason I went to a Pertronix is it seemed like every regular set of points I bought outside of Mallory : they wouldn't rev past 4000. It seemed like all brands.

[67drake]

Originally Posted by android 211

The reason I went to a Pertronix is it seemed like every regular set of points I bought outside of Mallory : they wouldn't rev past 4000. It seemed like all brands.

Did you try the high ounce rated points? I’ve had mine over 6000 rpm.

[dataway]

If points won't rev over 4000 rpm then there is a problem somewhere else. Heck, the original OEM points would rev to 6000 ... cause lots of people did it and blew up their engines

[Dragncar]

Originally Posted by android 211

The reason I went to a Pertronix is it seemed like every regular set of points I bought outside of Mallory : they wouldn't rev past 4000. It seemed like all brands.

Had a set of the 32oz Nappa points for 10 + years. They go well past 6K. I have had my distributor on a sun machine and took it to 8000RPM and never skipped a beat.
My engine never, ever has ignition issues. Points triggered CD ignition is far better than Petronix which can leave you stranded. Not happening with points CD.