Can we get the part number of the AM part you brought where we might look it up. A '79 isn't too old. Personally I would be install an new Magnetron coil instead going with the old point system but that's just my opinion.
And answer throttle wire question yes it in the condense as you describe; unless, you gone with the Magnetron which just connect to its kill terminal clip the wires the to the points.
Last edited by AVB; 14/04/17 10:44 AM.