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I got my replacement coil from Pertronix yesterday and installed it. I cranked it over with a plug grounded to check for spark and low and behold...
F&J, I really appreciate all the help you and everyone else put into this. After that last test I did, I called Pertronix and spoke with...
F&J, OK, new day (better day?). I printed all the advice and tips on this thread and took them to the garage. I still have the Pertronix...
F&J, I just put the non-powered test light on it. With both leads on coil, the light goes on with ignition switch in run position. The light...
F&J, Engine Man, all... Ok, I got a test light actually 2; one for ignition power on and one for ignition power off (battery powered test...
Mr48chev,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I did gap the points when the...
Engine Man. I'll take another look. If they're installed wrong, that "sombody" could only be me. I'm feeling pretty good about re-checking...
F&J - Thanks for the very clear explanation. I will run your series of tests a week from today and let you know how it goes. I'd do it right...
Thanks, F&J. I'll give that a shot and give an update as soon as I can. Studebaker48, I have to laugh. Hell, I'm 54 years old and the first...
Mr. 48chev - point taken on the distributor - maybe she (the 331) is screwing with me because of that. To answer your questions: 1. Points gap...
Noob here, but long time thread reader. The 1951 Cadillac 331 engine is converted to 12V in my 34 Ford. I purchased it as a non-running project....
Thanks. Plans are to keep it in primer or possibly Hot Rod balck. Wheels will stay as is. I picked up a nice one piece hood so that'll get lourved...
Greetings from Las Vegas. New to the forum but I've used the H.A.M.B. extensively for past research working on my 1955 Bel Air (electrical...
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