Re: 37 will turn over but not fire.

Posted by JWL On 2009/10/19 17:58:30

Do I see that only the condenser lead is connected to the point set?

There should be a wire from the primary terminal of the coil (low tension lead) to a connector on the outside of the distributor. This is visible in the photo.

Another wire lead connects to the inside of the connector and the other end connects to the breaker points set. I can't see this wire in the photo.

The condenser lead also connects to the points at the same place. It seems to be there in the photo.

There may also be a ground wire from the breaker point plate to the body of the distributor. This would be inside the distributor. Can't tell from the photo.

Check to make sure that the connector that goes through the distributor body that connects the breaker points and coil is insulated and not being grounded.

Make sure none of these wire leads are grounded.

Make sure the condenser is making good contact with the breaker plate.

Make sure the breaker contacts are clean and adjusted to the proper gap. (.015" - .018" is generally a good gap).

I always like to work on the distributor out of the car, but this entails some knowledge and experience working on ignition systems and setting the timing.

Good luck.