Re: Engine won't fire on '52

Posted by HH56 On 2015/6/3 17:57:22

Sometimes the points can get a coating over the surface from oil or moisture condensing or if the power was on a length of time with points closed, they can oxidize to the point of not conducting well.

Just for grins get a piece of rough heavy paper or very thin cardboard like a business card -- only it needs to be rough not smooth. Cut a narrow strip and with the dist positioned so points are closed, separate them with your finger so you can slide the paper between the contacts. Let them close again and pull the paper thru a couple of times to clean and polish the contact area.

May not help but won't cost you anything but a few minutes of your time to try.