1972 Jeep CJ5 spark

1972 JEEP CJ5
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CHRIS D B
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1972 Jeep CJ5 V8 Four Wheel Drive Manual

so i have replaced my coil cap and router and still have no spak how ever i do have a point elemanater how do i tell if thats gone out and what should i check for.
Jul 10, 2010 at 6:28 PM
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If its a contact ignition point distributor-check the gap of the point, also for battery voltage on the coil positive terminal not there-test the resistance wire/ballast going back to the ignition switch.
Jul 10, 2010 at 6:37 PM
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