Pick-Up Coil

The pick-up coil (called a Hall Effect pick-up on 4 cylinder models) is located in the distributor and supplies the basic timing signal to the computer. Some engines use 2 pick-ups, start and run, to provide the computer with the basic timing signal. These engines are; all California and high altitude 318" V8 and Federal 360" V8 with 4-Bbl. carburetor.