[Oldsguy]

I don't think so unless your distributor is very worn and/or damaged and then, simply replacing the distributor with a new one would also fix your problem. I would take a serious look at the complete tune-up including the carburetor settings before buying an electronic ignition replacement for your car. Point gap (dwell), timing, vacuum advance, vacuum leaks, etc. You didn't mention if you replaced the points, rotor and cap. That could help as well. Finally, your carburetor may be causing your trouble, you may have to rebuild it. It is really hard to trouble shoot someone's problem over the internet but I think I have hit all the possibilities. Maybe someone else will think of more.