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Old 05-19-2022, 09:01 PM   #9
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Default Re: Y-Block perpetual misfire

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Originally Posted by Daves55Sedan View Post
Why would it matter if one of the wires under the breaker plate was grounded? Aren't those both ground wires anyway?
Primary wire from points to + side of coil is ground, although it is an insulated wire, right? The other wire comes from the factory bare. It connects to baseplate of points and distributor housing on the other end.
The wire from the distributor isn't grounded until the points close. It is insulated 'till that time to allow the coil to build a charge.
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