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DaveBPT · 01-14-2018, 08:06 AM

ok. It still won't start. I have tried 3 sets of points, 3 condensers, reset points and timing between each change. I can get hot point statically but nothing with the engine cranking. The lower plate is hot without upper plate in place. Last attempt produced hot points with the ignition ON with points closed or open. Checked for power in steps leading to upper plate install. As soon as distributor cam installed points hot all the time. It appears there is a short in the distributor. Lower plate?

01-14-2018, 08:06 AM	#22
DaveBPT Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Pleasant Hill, Mo Posts: 64	Re: won't start problems ok. It still won't start. I have tried 3 sets of points, 3 condensers, reset points and timing between each change. I can get hot point statically but nothing with the engine cranking. The lower plate is hot without upper plate in place. Last attempt produced hot points with the ignition ON with points closed or open. Checked for power in steps leading to upper plate install. As soon as distributor cam installed points hot all the time. It appears there is a short in the distributor. Lower plate?