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08-25-2004, 11:52 PM
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Location: jefferson city, mo
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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?
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08-26-2004, 12:03 AM
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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?
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08-26-2004, 01:08 AM
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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.
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08-26-2004, 07:54 AM
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Wages if ya get a new distributor call me.
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08-26-2004, 09:20 AM
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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!
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08-26-2004, 11:57 AM
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thanks for the help, ill look at the plug wires when i get the truck home, its a few hours away right now.
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08-26-2004, 12:36 PM
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Hey lost wages your problem is a missing ground strap-check photo-you can pick up one at parts store (most are all metal).
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08-26-2004, 12:39 PM
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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
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08-26-2004, 01:02 PM
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pm sent, little buddy, lol.
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