This may be a really dumb question (it isn't the first and most certainly won't be the last). I am going to be replacing the points in my Mallory Distributor (Dual Point, vacuum advance - 27 series). The Mallory points do not have a simple way to adjust the dwell. There is no adjusting screw. Basically the points are adjusted by loosening a screw (the screw is in a slot that allows the point set to pivot) and pivoting the point set and retightening the screw. This is very difficult to do particularly in my car ('66 Pontiac) because the distributor resides between the firewall and the back end of the block.
Do I have to use Mallory points in my Mallory distributor? Can I use a set of points from another manufacturer? If so I would choose a set that are a little more user friendly and easier to adjust.
Let me know if I am way off base about adjusting these points, but I don't see any adjusting screws, nuts, etc. that can be used in a simple manner (the stock distributor points were very easy to adjust by using an Allen wrench).
Again, all suggestions and comments are appreciated.
Kevin