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Question re: points

To: "INTERNET:Mickylong@aol.com" <Mickylong@aol.com>
Subject: Question re: points
From: Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 18:06:00 -0400
Cc: "[unknown]" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Message text written by INTERNET:Mickylong@aol.com
>Plugs changed, runs fine.  Replaced the points and condenser and now I
can't 
get it to start to save my life.  I've checked and re-checked point gap 
(tried .14, .15, .16), replaced the original points and condenser and 
nothing.  I've got the condenser lead and terminal lead from the coil 
attached to the contact point post on top of the nylon washer as I believe 
they should be.  
<

Nope.  The wires go UNDER the nylon washer.  The wires should be in contact
with the points, not the post.  The points interupt the circuit to ground
and what you have is a direct connection to ground.  This is a very common
mistake.

Take the nut off, slip the nylon shoulder washer  off and assemble the
wires over the post.  Replace the nylon shoulder washer such that it
insulates the wires from the post and replace the nut.  Then go for a joy
ride.

Cheers

Dave Massey
71 TR6
80 TR8
57 TR3

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