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Old 01-16-2026, 11:02 PM   #236
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Default Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery

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Originally Posted by glennpm View Post
With only #6 having electrical continuity problems, I vote for a bad cap. I also think that the flyweights are not lubed or gummed up, preventing distributor advance.
I had the same thought except that the problem with the number six cylinder was there before I even put the crab cap on. It was there with the old rabbit ears.
I'll hope Charlie gets it all sorted out.
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