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Originally Posted by ndutton
I’m surprised that John Cookson’s comment in post #2 has gone pretty much unnoticed. A coil - wire shorted to the distributor body will certainly cause the reported symptoms as well as destroy a coil and condenser, possibly damage a rotor and cap, maybe even melt the wire.
I agree that this is an opportune time to install electronic ignition but please be sure you’re up to speed on any of several electronic ignition threads with posts later than 2011.
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I did see his comment but forgot to respond. I think he definitely makes a legit point. I could always double check to make sure I don’t have a wire grounding out.