Re: Wire Identification

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/4/23 21:23:30

Under the cap there is a cloth covered wire that runs from the side terminal in the dist body to the points. If that wire is touching any metal part it will ground out and the car won't start.
If u replace the wire be sure to replace it with a very flexible wire. NOT a larger gauge wire. As the advance mechanism operates the wire must flex. Most i've see have the fabric covering on the wire nearly disintegrated.

Possibly the new points or condensor are bad from the factory too.

Use a test lite to test the flow of current thru the distributor parts as points open and close.
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