A904 Hard 1-2 Shift and Reverse

What do you mean, "Points need to be changed"?? Don't mess around with used points. Points are the first thing to check in an old motor. New points are the first thing to install if there's any type of problem in an old motor. Better yet, pick up an HEI distributor off ebay for $50.99 free shipping and solve all your ignition problems. 90% of carburetor problems are the points...But I bet that won't solve your harsh 1-2..