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Patrick L. · 09-24-2020, 05:53 AM

What WMWS said.
If there is power to the open point arm then there is power to both sides of the coil and thru the terminal block.
It doesn't sound as though you checked the points closed for no power. Clean the point contacts and check that the distributor set screw and jam nut is/are snug.

09-24-2020, 05:53 AM	#7
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Car Will Not Start--No Apparent Spark What WMWS said. If there is power to the open point arm then there is power to both sides of the coil and thru the terminal block. It doesn't sound as though you checked the points closed for no power. Clean the point contacts and check that the distributor set screw and jam nut is/are snug.