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Old 09-11-2015, 02:26 PM   #18
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Re: 1959 gmc ignition, starting problem

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Originally Posted by mog797 View Post
Yes the points were set on the high side not on flat spot.
it's been a while since i've set a point gap, but...
don't you set the point gap on the flat, not the lobe?
setting the points on the high side they would never close

either way; once you get it running right switch over to pertronixs points eliminator
makes those spring startups a lot easier than filing the rust off and re-gapping the points
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