Doc here,

imp:
Forgive me , but I have forgotten what year HEI you have, The standard Non computer driven Distributer will (should) Be wire thus:
- PINK = BATT , 12 Volts switched from the Ignition.
- WHITE = TACH , Wire to tach, AND Splits off To The Computer Ref. Pulse on a CCC or CCCC type Computer type (Bare Bones Computer) ..(1980, 81), I suspect these are the blacks you mentioned..
- 3 or 4 pin plug = harness from the Dizzy to the cap, (plugs in behind the BATT & TACH plugs.
Assuming yours is a 1980 and down GM HEI, this will apply..
Later Models Are Computer supported EST (electronic Controlled Spark) and without a computer will not work OR work like a muni bus off the line..
Doc

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