I have an old car (57 chey)that I am trying to revieve from the grave (sitting about 10 years). I know just enough about cars and motors to be dangerous. But what better way to learn then to do some hands on work.

With that said, I got the car to turn but it wont start. I pulled the spark plug wire and there is no spark. the distributor is one that has points. I noticed that there is a capistor like thing on the side of the coil that is not connected. Where does that wire connect?

I assume that is my problem. Thanks in advance for any help.

sanpedro