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Old 01-25-2022, 09:05 PM   #41
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Think that lower plate is shorting out? Happens a lot to some guys it seams like.
I removed the screw and put "the plug" in that hole, per the restore guide says. And it runs like a champ again..
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Old 01-25-2022, 09:07 PM   #42
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You do need to use a screw inside the distributor body to attach the condenser to the lower plate. Without that electrical connection, you will probably get no spark.

There is a hole on the side of the distributor where the screw can be attached and fastened. It can be tricky to do - I use a screwdriver with an expanding blade to hold the screw onto the screwdriver long enough to get the screw started. The screw fastens into the threaded brass nipple on the end of the condenser.

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I removed the screw and put "the plug" in that hole, per the restore guide says. And it runs like a champ again..
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Old 01-26-2022, 03:35 AM   #43
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Old 01-26-2022, 07:20 AM   #44
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Dkrahn, I am glad you got it running well. Congratulations. But I am a little bit confused by what you mean by "the plug." Please post some photos if you can.
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Old 01-26-2022, 07:25 AM   #45
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I removed the screw and put "the plug" in that hole, per the restore guide says. And it runs like a champ again..
Good to hear. Well done.
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Old 01-26-2022, 10:29 AM   #46
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Is this for the electronic ignition?
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