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Ricosan · 03-03-2023, 10:36 AM

Hey Guys,
My engine was running poorly after I rebuilt the carburetors. It idled ok but had no power.
I thought it might be ignition so I pulled the distributor. It’s a Mallory dual point distributor. I found the points had no separation on one side and about 15 degrees on the other. I reset to about 30 degrees each side and reinstalled.
No spark.
I took it back out and reset the points. Still nothing.
I installed a Tubman condenser about 500 miles ago so I’m thinking that’s no the problem.
Ideas?
Richard

03-03-2023, 10:36 AM	#1
Ricosan Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 375	No fire Hey Guys, My engine was running poorly after I rebuilt the carburetors. It idled ok but had no power. I thought it might be ignition so I pulled the distributor. It’s a Mallory dual point distributor. I found the points had no separation on one side and about 15 degrees on the other. I reset to about 30 degrees each side and reinstalled. No spark. I took it back out and reset the points. Still nothing. I installed a Tubman condenser about 500 miles ago so I’m thinking that’s no the problem. Ideas? Richard