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Old 03-18-2011, 11:35 PM   #6
pat in Santa Cruz
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Default Re: Not getting fire!! Won't start. PLEASE HELP FAST!!

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Its related to something you handled:
check the condenser screw or contact bar is not grounding against the distributor . There should be a fiber washer between the screw and bar that prevents contact with the sides of the distributor. Its often missing. Also check that the terminal flag of the wire between the top and bottom plate is not grounding against the dist or the center spring. If you replaced the points post you loosened this wire and its very critical where the flag is placed so it clears all grounds. If you unscrewed the ignition wire and screwed it back in, it is possible to screw it too far, bending the contact bar and grounding it against the distributor.

If you have another distributor, swap it.
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