Re: '53 327 starting problems

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/2/8 11:59:53

The way we learned in high school auto shop to test a condensor (but let's be serious, why bother testing them, they are so cheap, just toss it and replace every 10,000 miles or so along with the points) was as follows.

Make a 110 volt continuity tester using a light bulb as resistance and an indicator and a pair of test leads in series with the bulb; momentarily touch the case and the pigtail of the condensor at the same time. Then toss it to some unsuspecting soul who will catch it in his bare hand. If he yelps and drops it like a hot potato, then the condensor was OK.

Seriously Scottie, your quandry about holding a proper point gap may be indicating work distributor shaft bushings, irregularly worn cam (uncommon), or wear between the cam and the post the shaft beneath - this most commonly results from inadequate oiling of the felt wick below the rotor.