[koates]

I am very confused about how you describe the DC meter and its movement. Are you talking about the cars ammeter on the dash panel? If you turn the ignition switch ON (engine not running) then the ammeter will show a slight discharge of 3 amps or so but only providing that the distributor contacts are closed which will enable the ignition coil to draw current. But the engine may stop in a position where the contacts are open and therefore no current draw and no ammeter discharge reading. So this is not a useful indicator really. If the contacts on the bakelite ignition switch plate are worn and with a groove in the bakelite then you could reface it by placing the switch plate on a sheet of fine wet and dry paper on a flat surface and rubbing back and forth to reface the surface. Polish the moving contact and bend up a little to give it some more tension. Get yourself a test light (screwdriver type) for testing for power in different circuits. Even the common 12 volt one will work on 6 volts but be a bit dimmer. Good driving in your great 1934 Ford V8. Regards, Kevin.