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1974 Volkswagen Beetle burned points & wiring (not burn

Tiny
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1974 Volkswagen Beetle

As soon as the ignition switch is turned on, the points and wiring completely burn up. Literally melt & burn! Starter relay maybe? Never seen this!
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 AT 5:24 AM

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Tiny
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Maybe the points, wire or condenser is shorting to ground. I seem to recall there's a connector on the side of the distributor housing. Maybe there.
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 AT 2:40 PM
Tiny
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Thanks very much for the help! Found the short. Actually, I had a "hot" wire with a constant short to the points' negative connection from the coil.
Thanks again,
Steve
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Friday, May 7th, 2010 AT 7:33 AM
Tiny
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Good. Glad you're keeping the old bug running.
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Sunday, May 9th, 2010 AT 6:02 AM

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