Jim: You didn't say in your posting what engine you have in your 69. Base engine 69's did not necessarily have the solenoid. Page J335 (UPC C60 sheet C5) lists the solenoid on L36 and L46 with M20 , M21). My base engine 69 with all original AC parts and carb. never had the solenoid. The tune up specs list a setting of 50 RPM's higher for AC cars for this reason, I believe. I hope this helps. Jeff