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vinny
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Check that you haven't messed up the spark gap. It should be about .016" in a wide open position.
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63Rambler660
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Now Ive been through all of the engine wiring and ignition
system, Im unsure where to go from here
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rocklandrambler
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Todd, do you have a friend or relative that is familiar with older vehicles who might be able to help you? Another pair of eyes on the problem might see something you don't.
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63Rambler660
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Well i had my dad look it over because he grew up driving this model of car and hes looked it over and I may just have to put new points in it again
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vinny
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I had a situation once when there was no spark after a points set change when they had shorted to ground. Just removing and reinstalling them did the trick. Make sure the insulating washers etc are in the right place.
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63Rambler660
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What were the washers made of, Mine may have had them but my grandpa had worked on the car and had the same problem so he may have lost them
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vinny
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Micarta or nylon as I remember it.
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63Rambler660
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Is there any way to get these washers, or am I up the creek without a paddle at this point.
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vinny
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You could use almost anything insular. I think I've seen nylon washers on plumbing parts racks. Using an ohmmeter just make sure the wire doesn't go to ground (with points open).
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63Rambler660
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Thanks bud, Ill try that and get back to you
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