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Old 05-23-2021, 05:39 AM   #8
Patrick L.
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Default Re: Hard starting

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Originally Posted by Woodie1 View Post
I replaced the points this afternoon. I tried to clean them but they seemed hardened so my point file wouldn't clean them. I'm leaning toward a bad ignition cable now. With the ignition switch on I don't have voltage at the black lead to the points from the bottom plate.


The insulation in that cable does go bad at times. Remove the cable from the distributor and check for voltage while wiggling it.
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