Gapping my distributor points
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- Alpharetta, Georgia
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- '75 CJ5 304 3 speed, '12 GMC Terrain, '07 F-150
A little background. I just replaced the points on my '75 AMC 304 , but can't get the thing to start. It should be gapped correctly, about .17. I replaced the rotor, distributor cap, and points all at one time. Is there something I could have shorted?
Should I be able to see the spark from the points after removing the cap and turning over the engine?
Also, are the points supposed to close completely? As of now, the gap is correct when open, but the points never fully close.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Should I be able to see the spark from the points after removing the cap and turning over the engine?
Also, are the points supposed to close completely? As of now, the gap is correct when open, but the points never fully close.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
