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IF NOT MODIFIED THIS CAR HAS CONTACT BREAKERS (POINTS) Check for ignition at coil (terminal 15). If OK check if coil is grounding by sorting the negative (1). Also sheck for spark at this point by removing HT lead from distributor and holding en close to ground point (engine or body) but not touching. If coil is ok you should get a spark. Then go to the points themselves, Turn engine to point-closed position then open and release the points with a screw driver. You should see a spark there. If not replace points and also check connection wire fron coil.
Go to your local licence issuing office and ask for a drivers abstract. It's about $12. At the bottom of the page it should say how many points you have. A good driver will have 0.
In the distributor check points are opening and the wear block is not worn away. check that the cam lobes are not worn away and not opening the points. check that the points are not earthing out because the insulating bush in the point pivot is broken or missing. Check that the coil is ok and that the run circuit resistor is ok most of these checks can be carried out by turning on the ignition key and removing the ht lead from the distributor cap and while holding it close to the engine open the points with a non-metallic item like a match stick. If you get a spark from the lead then most of the distributor will be ok just check the cam and wear block to ensure that the points are opening when the engine is cranking.
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