This thread got me to thinking about how many times a point dist broke down on me and I couldn't come up with one single time.
I have had several point dist engines of varying makes and models to not start due to the points being corroded and wouldn't conduct but, they were all cases of engines that had sat for long periods of time out in the elements.

What I'd like is a stovebolt dist cap w/a window and a set of points that the dwell can be adjusted through the door (like the later model GM V8's)