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Veeb0rg
Jul 24, 2001

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Valt posted:

Yah I went and got batteries for my multimeter last night. The coil is definitely getting power as I saw the points spark when I was messing with it last night. All the points are doing is interrupting ground here so if they spark the coil has power.

Sounds like you need to pull, clean and regap the plugs and maybe change the plug wires and you should be in business. Have you tried a spritz of starter fluid into the carb? If fuel was allowed to sit in the carb it might be getting fuel but clogged up and blocked internally. I love old cars for the simplicity of them.

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Veeb0rg
Jul 24, 2001

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Chances are at this age you might as well replace the starter to battery and ground wires. Internal corrosion has probably made them look ok but not work well. I'd suggest at least a 4awg wire replacement, certainly can't hurt anything.

Veeb0rg
Jul 24, 2001

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Check the engine block ground to battery connection?

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