Points system problem? Newbie
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Points system problem? Newbie
Im not real good with engines. The truck was running good. Then it started to die out and stalled. The points were a little burnt so I bought a new set and put them on. .017 gap. The truck still wont run... Any ideas on how to find out the problem here? Pretty sure its not gas problem because there is gas in the carb. Any help or ideas would be a appreciated...
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Yes, it means that you are getting spark and the coil is working. Did you change the timing after the points install? Double check the point gap, make sure points are rihgt on the cam point.
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Pull the coil wire from the top of the distributor, lay it somewhere on the engine where it's about an inch away from the metal of the block or intake, and crank the engine over. Do you get a spark?
If so, sounds like the timing is way off...
OR - do this: Remove the air cleaner, look down the throat of the carb, and open the throttle a few times by hand. Do you see any fuel squirting down the carb? If not, you have no fuel
If so, sounds like the timing is way off...
OR - do this: Remove the air cleaner, look down the throat of the carb, and open the throttle a few times by hand. Do you see any fuel squirting down the carb? If not, you have no fuel
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The follower on the points has to be on the bump on the shaft in the dizzy. This is the position where you will set your points.
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Could you explain the follower as I said im a newbie and dont know a whole lot. Or picttures? I just took the old ones off and put new ones on. I set the gap when it was at the highest point on the rotating thing.
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Oh yeah, loosening the dist. to check for spark in stupid at best. It screws up your timing at the least. Either use the mechanical advance and twist the rotor or do the cranking thing like kerwat said. IMHO, and inch is to wide a gap. Most ignition systems that give a spark gap to jump number go with 3/8" to 7/16" and a points system is gonna have to be real good to do the 3/8"
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Replace the condensor too.
Since you have a spark when opening and closing the points, the condensor is not shorted, but if the points were old and worn out, the condensor most likely needs replacing as well. If it is bad, your new points will not last very long.
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Not changing the condenser when you change the points is a poor maintenance move. Back in the good old days, before electronic ignition existed. tune-up kits all had points, condenser, rotor, rub block lube and sometimes the cap.
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I do know what it is called, but some people do not, and when working with a problem, myself, I try to keep the terms that the poster is using. So as not the confuse the dialog. So I'm sorry that I confused you or insulted you.
