I didn't have vapor lock

[51 MERC-CT]

Originally Posted by WABOOM

The car is 6 volt Positive ground. The way the coil was wired is how I left it. Maybe it is wrong. Right now the - side of coil is going to the base of the distributor. Maybe it is wrong. Thanks for pointing this out.

As far as the rubber goes I was trying to prevent heat from transferring from the head to the coil. I'll take the rubber off if you guys suggest that too.

By all means, remove all of the rubber.

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by WABOOM

The car is 6 volt Positive ground. Right now the - side of coil is going to the base of the distributor.

The car is wired for + ground, the points in the distributor are the ground for the coil, so the + side of the coil connects to the distributor (points). The power side is the -, so the wire from the ignition switch connects to the - terminal of the coil. I think they claim about an 80% spark energy loss with the wires reversed (if I remember correctly).

And I agree with uncovering the coil so the fan air can get to it.

[WABOOM]

Ok thank you so much.

[WABOOM]

Got the wires fixed and removed the rubber. Took it for for a drive and it does indeed run better. No hesitation. It rips!

[JSeery]

Looking good.