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Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Phil mills, Dec 29, 2018.

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  1. capt

    capt Elite Member

    May 8, 2016
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    Have a good look inside the distributor cap, on cars I have worked on , the cap with age can develop tiny fissures and cracks, these can fill with dirt and cause the spark to "track" to earth ! Hence no spark at the plug !
     
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  2. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

    Feb 25, 2017
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    That and corrosion/erosion of the cap terminal and rotor arm.
     
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  3. Phil mills

    Phil mills Well-Known Member

    Dec 29, 2018
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    It’s been a while but I am hoping to get a newly rebuilt distributor back from the distributor doctor this week.
    Seemed a heavy price but hopefully it will get her going again.... updates to follow
     
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  4. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

    Nov 14, 2018
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    Has a mate??? been inside with a pencil!!! :joy:
     
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  5. Phil mills

    Phil mills Well-Known Member

    Dec 29, 2018
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    Glad to report new dizzy received and fitted along with new plugs and battery.. timing etc all reset Runs like a dream. Reason for issues are that there was a bastardised D1 distributor in there.
    A huge thank you to all that have given advise it is very much appreciated
     
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  6. Phil mills

    Phil mills Well-Known Member

    Dec 29, 2018
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    Glad to report new dizzy received and fitted along with new plugs and battery.. timing etc all reset Runs like a dream. Reason for issues are that there was a bastardised D1 distributor in there.
    A huge thank you to all that have given advise it is very much appreciated
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    Dec 26, 2014
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    Glad you got that little beauty going. Its put a smile on my face.
    Ride Safe
    Joe.
     
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