Thread: What the hell happened inside my distributor? Pictures inside

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Well the wire did basically come unhooked from the plug while driving so it really didn't fire it. Not sure if that's what ya mean by not being able to fire, or if your referring to a combustion problem.

Originally Posted by 1923tbucket

Well the wire did basically come unhooked from the plug while driving so it really didn't fire it. Not sure if that's what ya mean by not being able to fire, or if your referring to a combustion problem.

Nope, that's what I mean. The electricity had nowhere to go so it found the easiest way to ground (or on it's way to it.)

You still need to replace some parts and as mentioned check voltages going into the ignition system. If it is battery voltage and it's a 12 volt system, you'll need a resistor to lower it in half. (or there abouts)..

Just a personal preference but, on a 6 volt ignition system, I like to set the plugs around .030".. small difference but I think it helps cold starting..