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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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My car hasn`t run in 16 years, I`ve lubed and cleaned everything and spun the engine over. I replace the points and condenser no fire at the plugs or points. Should I see spark at the points when the cap is off? My meter shows 11 volts on both sides of the coil, what else should I check? I also changed the capacitor on the coil.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Did you make sure the points were making contact and opening when the engine is turned?
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Got fire!! Points were just to out of adjustment. Thanks! Bout to fire it up!! Cant wait!
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