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Old 11-15-2011, 01:35 AM   #14
Captainfab
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Getting a non running truck started??

I would suggest investing in a multi-meter/volt meter or at least a test light. Then check to see that you are getting 12V to all terminals. Both sides of the coil as well as to the contacts on the points. Also check all wire connections. If there is any rust or corrosion, disassemble and clean. If you still don't have spark, replace the points and the condensor. If the rotor and cap contacts are corroded, either clean or replace. To set the points, you want a .019 gap at the contacts when the rubbing block on the points is on a high point of the 'cam' in the distributor.

Just last week I went thru a no spark issue. It ended up being either a rusted wire connection at the points or corroded contacts on the points. I cleaned both at the same time, and got spark.
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