hey guys. when you set the points and you set them at ..017. when you took the feeler gauge out from between the points did you feel a slight drag or resistance? recheck the condencer. and i think that denny is right change out the dist after you check it. also i think (imo) that you need to check out the cam and the valve springs a little more(sounds weak) on the springs? still thinking and let us know how it's going. dave