Re: Guess it might not be the points.... Suggestions!?

Posted by BlackBeerd On 2012/8/20 5:45:50

Do a static timing of the ignition. Take the distributor cap off and bring the #1 cyclinder to 6 degrees before TDC on the compression stroke. The rotor should be pointed to where the #1 wire is on the cap. Now, with the ignition switch turned off, put a continuity meter/light/beeper across the points. Turn the distributor so the points are just at the break point. Tighten down the bolts.

If your points are set right, the plug wires are not mixed up, timing is close, you get a nice blue spark if a plug is out and you turn it over and the plugs are in good condition, it's not the ignition system.