need info on distributors
 

the 68 wouldnt fire so i traced it down to a burnt wire going into the coil, what are some causes of that? what brand, type coil should i replace it with? Im thinking of getting a whole new distributor since it wasnt rebuilt when i put the truck together, any help as to what to look for?

heres a pic of what happened, any guesses? And why is it that if you lay anything on the floor it atracts cats like a magnet? :lol:

I see you have a newer electronic version. Check the plug wire closest from that termial to see if it was arcing over. You can get a new one at NAPA or the dealership. Might want to get new plug wires too.

Wages if ya get a new distributor call me.

binford may have nailed it, but I'll take a guess too.
Did the red wire (power) rub on the metal plates of the coil (ground)? That would explain the sudden loss of smoke in the wire!
Good Luck!

thanks for the help, ill look at the plug wires when i get the truck home, its a few hours away right now.

Hey lost wages your problem is a missing ground strap-check photo-you can pick up one at parts store (most are all metal).

its alright wages...im gonna put a huge belt buckle on and go over and check those wires out for ya real good......:) answer your pm's

pm sent, little buddy, lol.