Hei vs points.

Dartfreak75,
Yep, The GM distributor had a sliding metal door, you can lift it and adjust the points dwell easily, while it ran.
They even made a flexible allen driver to get in around the air cleaner and wires...
Thats good that you are motivated.
If you can find and talk to an older or retired mechanic, like in his late 50s or 60s, you could learn alot. Sometimes these guys appreciate a motivated learner.