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Old 07-17-2020, 08:57 AM   #6
JHFORD51
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Default Re: 8BA distributor will not make spark

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Wanted to close the loop on this.

Swapped flexible ground strap, no change.

Replaced lead in wire, stud, and insulated power wire to points with a later model one piece assembly (eliminates a failure point). No change.

Noticed I had more resistance at the rivet holding the points together than anywhere else in the grounding circuit.

Swapped the new GP branded points for a set of NOS Ford points and it fired right up.

So, too much paint interfering with grounding and a bad set of points. Circuit had continuity but couldn't flow any current...
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