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Originally Posted by Patrick L.
OK.
If you have voltage to both point contacts when they are closed, then, there is no ground. That can come from dirty point contacts, stationary block not grounding to upper plate. upper plate not grounding to housing, housing not grounding to cylinder head.
If you have voltage to both contacts while they are open, then, there is a primary lead problem as in it being screwed in too far or a wire connection contacting the housing or upper plate.
Don't worry about removing the distributor. Re-timing is not required if the points are not changed.
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Patrick,
I checked again this morning. With a business card between the points, I have 6 volts to the moveable point arm *and* the stationary block. I still have 6 volts to the moveable point arm *and* the stationary block with the points closed.
I don't think the points are dirty. I have used a point file on them (they appear to be fitting together squarely as they should), and I have run a $20 bill through them and a clean business card through them.