Re: Still won't start
If the condenser terminal spins (and it does) then it is shot. It's very likely shorting the voltage to ground and that is what's heating up the coil. The coil will heat up if the points are closed, key is ON and engine isn't running, but during cranking or engine running, the coil shouldn't heat up.
For now don't worry about coil polarity, but answer this:
1. Do you have 6 volts on both terminals with the key off?
2. With the key on and points open, do you still have 6 volts on both terminals?
3. Do you have 0 volts on one terminal with the key on and points closed?
ALL 3 must be yes, or you won't have good ignition.
Don't hope and wish the condenser is good, because if the terminal spins, it is junk.
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