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Thanks. Just curious why common opinion is .010 gap, when the factory says .018 to .028 gap ? What's the proper method for adjustment? Rob

Amazing Bee you have there sir!

You beat me to it, LOL. Yes, the new distributor is an MSD 8546, with new vent. Thanks

Sorry for the late update. I still can't figure out why she completely died and wouldn't fire while I was driving. My best guess is the Spark found a better path through my Rotor and disabled my distributor. Before installing the new distributor, I changed all the plugs, and verified all the...

I bought her as a mild resto-mod 3 years ago. It started life as a pedestrian 318 Satellite, and I liked much of what the PO did. Since it's not a rare B body, i don't mind making changes and/or non OEM upgrades. I also like a good troubleshooting challenge, glutton for punishment I guess...

Verified TDC @ #1 Cylinder, and am embarrassed to say that I indeed installed the new Rotor 180 degrees out, duhhhhh. Flipped Rotor and attempted to start engine. It would fire, but not stay engaged, as if Spark was still very weak. This was the closest it's come to actually running since it...

If you read my initial post, you'll see the Coil, Ignition Box, and Supply Voltage all checked out fine. I did not check the air gap, or Reluctor tip contact with the Pickup yet. I'll be replacing the Distributor tonight after work, and rebuilding this one for a good spare. Thanks for the...

Sorry for the update delay, the Cap & Rotor took a little longer to arrive than expected. Attempts with new Cap & Rotor were negative. First impression is that the failed Rotor, grounding internally to the Distributor, may have indeed damaged it. Tomorrow I'll be verifying new Rotor position...

Thanks for all the input, ideas etc. Weather should be good enough tomorrow for me to test the new Rotor & Cap combo. Hopefully I'll have a positive update tomorrow.

Outstanding diagnosis sir, I sure as heck hope you're correct, it certainly makes sense! It would be awesome to not have to send it to MSD for "repair". So would the Carbon ball failing cause it to seek the stud for ground?? Thanks again, this site is the best.

My Primary side reading was 1.2 ohms, not 2.5. 1.5 is still high, but I tried another Coil I know is good with the same results.

My new Cap & Rotor should be arriving tomorrow so we'll see. If that's not it, I guess I'll be sending it in to MSD for them to repair.

Yes I tested the pickup, and it's within spec @ 555 ohms. I'm confident all the plug wires are good, but will test each one tommorow since I'm waiting on my new Cap & Rotor.

Yes I tried several times the next day to no avail. I haven't actually tested the Plug Wires, they have less than 5k miles and are pretty stout. I've visually checked the ends/connectors, and they all look good. I don't have a spare Distributor or set of wires handy. I do have a good spare Coil...

2 days ago I'm cruising along and suddenly the engine dies. The first couple attempts at restart produced very weak and short firing. After that, no firing what so ever. Troubleshooting results so far -Battery (Redtop New) 12.6 V -Alternator (Tuff Stuff 130 amp New) 12.3 V -Ignition Box (MSD...

Yeah, I was going to change from my 10awg to either a 8awg or 6awg from the Alternator to the Starter Relay/Battery.

Thanks for the reply. I could only find the date stamp on the frame, nothing else. If it was an original, then it came with the stock 318 in 72. The unit I'm purchasing is higher output, but more importantly to me, should fit exactly as the previous one did both bracket-wise, and...

Like I mentioned in my lengthy post (too lengthy), I've already committed and paid for the "Tuff Stuff" 9509DP unit from Summit. My car is a mild resto-mod, with a fresh 440 (.030 over, 440 source heads, headers...). I won't be putting any huge electrical demands on the system. Plans are to...

Recently got my upgraded dash with new harness, and Gauge LED's installed, and began testing lights, signals etc. Other than a blown 5 amp fuse for the Instrument Display (Gauges), everything else looked OK. Decided to take her for a spin around the block. It was dark and the headlights seemed...

Much appreciated