1986 Nissan Navara Spark

1986 NISSAN NAVARA
36,700 MILES
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CHARLY68135
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The spring steel on the points broke. I have replaced the points, but now have no spark. I have set the gap, but still no spark ?
Apr 2, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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FIXITMR
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maybe the capacitor got fried? or installation is shorted?
Apr 2, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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CHARLY68135
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Thank you. I was thinking capacitor. Not sure what you mean by installation being shorted though.
Apr 2, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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FIXITMR
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points wire shorted to ground.
Apr 2, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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