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Nicobgoertz

03-27-2024 06:45 PM

Distributor clamp bolt causing no spark??

So I've been chasing a no-spark condition on my '53 8ba-ish flathead, and I noticed the ignition system works fine it the distributor bolt is either absent of loose. but if i tighten it my spark disappears. any ideas what could possibly cause this?

Ken/Alabama

03-27-2024 07:05 PM

Re: Distributor clamp bolt causing no spark??

Check the wire underneath the breaker plate. They get old and frayed causing shorts.

Nicobgoertz

03-27-2024 07:32 PM

Re: Distributor clamp bolt causing no spark??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama (Post 2300697)

Check the wire underneath the breaker plate. They get old and frayed causing shorts.

is that the plate the points are mounted on

Ken/Alabama

03-27-2024 08:36 PM

Re: Distributor clamp bolt causing no spark??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicobgoertz (Post 2300704)

is that the plate the points are mounted on

Yes

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