I would like to tune-up my 69. It doesn't have the orginal engine. I have no background on the engine as that was done by PO.It has a 327 with the camel heads. Just wondering what I should ask for since this engine was parted together. Looking to change the points and plugs. Were the points pretty much the same for all small blocks? It is a GM distributor. I could get the same plugs that are in it but I have no idea how the PO knew what plugs to use in those heads. Should Ilook at the existing plugs andif for the most they are burning ok get the same plugs?

Craig

Engine numbers CE8 2328 6 3892657
No head numbers yet.

 

Back then, GM put dual point distributors on some high performance models. The points are probably the same, but it would be a good idea to take the old ones out and make sure the new match. As for the plugs, it the existing ones have a good color, get the same number.

 

agree on the plugs advice but if they don't have good color and the car was running good, it wouldn't hurt you to go up one heat range

just curious, do you have the camel humps with the big plugs and no accessory holes or the ones with the peanut plugs?

 

"Back then, GM put dual point distributors on some high performance models. The points are probably the same, but it would be a good idea to take the old ones out and make sure the new match."

Hi Pete,
Indeed there were some dual point distributors back then, but I don't recall them being in Camaros. One of the first mods I did to my 69 Z/28 after purchasing it new was to remove the stock single point distributor and install a Delco dual point from a Corvette (nor did my 67 RS 327 have it from the factory). I might be wrong as I did not have a complete working knowledge of every engine in the 69 Camaro lineup, but I can assure you that the basic Z/28 package that year did not include dual point distributor. Of course a non-original engine could have most anything from years of differentsmall block options.
Clyde

 

I don't know how you guys feel about this, if its bogus advice let me know. But, is there a problem with taking the original points and cleaning them up, knock off whatever carbon and reuse them? Provided they are in decent condition. The only reason I ask is I have done this with my 73 beetle and it seems to work fine. I know new ones are always better, but on a budget or for simplicity......

 

I am not sure that GM put dual points on Camaros, but they had them on my 68, 327 Corvette. As for filing the points, it can be done but they don't seem to last as long as new ones.

 

im a young guy so i dont know much about points... but with plugs make sure the reach is not to long. cause if u buy a plug an d the reach is to long , the piston is gunna come and bash the **** out of the plug and its self....see if theres a model number on the plug and get the same ones or one with the same reach but in a different brand...good luck man

 

cef2lion,
Just go to a reputable parts store and tell them what you have. They will give you the correct parts to tune up the motor. And in some cases, the guy behind the counter will go out to the parking lot and have tyou pop the hood just to make sure. Also, don't forget the following items; oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, plug wires (if thery're cracked), distributor cap and rotor. usualy the ciol won't go bad and the easy way of checking for cracked wires is to run the engine at night and watch for sparking.

 

I have the single point distributor. Got the cap, rotor, and points from NAPA. The pointshave the integrated condenser. I was wonder what the dwell setting should be for my 69 SS 350? I put the new cap and rotor on but have not installed the points. Current dwell readingis about 26.The engine itself is a 327.

The camel humps heads have the big plugs and no accessory holes. I pulled a few plugs. They looked good. They were AC R43 plugs if I recall.

Craig

 

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