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Will, this is getting harder as we go over the internet. Can you take some pictures of what is going on? There really isn't much to these things. Bring it up on number one compression stroke Top Dead...

Not smart, old.

Will, mark the number one spark plug terminal location on the distributor so you know where it is with the cap off. Take off the cap. When the points just open (light lights), the rotor MUST be...

Same concept as "the old tractor" as long as it's a gas engine! I have an IH 184 low boy in the barn.

Will, I think you have it. The rotor "sweeps" past the contacts on the cap. They are seldom lined up perfectly. As Larry pointed out, they do not actually touch. When the spark travels via the "Bar"...

Will, I don't know if you have seen this but start here....

Nice stuff Larry! On its way to the Tech Section.

Yes it is contained on yours. You can pull the coil and check the resistance of the coils primary and secondary windings. I am not sure what the Military coil should have for value. gmwillys or...

OK Will, check for spark at the coil. Pull the coil wire from the cap. Turn the key on and close the points and open them. The instant they open there should be a solid snappy spark at least 1/8"...

gm, you missed a zero!

Will, we are both trying to say "Thirty Thousands of an inch."

The correct gap is .030".

You are correct Will. The points when closed, close the circuit to ground and energize the coil. The instant the points open the coil is saturated with current and has to discharge. It discharges the...

Does the light bulb light when the points open? If so you have voltage to the coil. The condenser (though it could be bad) is very seldom "bad". Unless it is shorted, the motor will usually run....

Will, are you using a voltmeter or a light bulb to set the timing? If you are and you see the correct voltage across the points when they are open, everything is good all the way to the coil as far...

Will, there are definitely people who have had trouble getting them out, but I haven't heard of a lot of trouble getting it to go in. If the old one doesn't have an issue, I'd have to guess the new...

Will, okiemark is correct. The distributor will only go in one way. The oil pump is geared to the camshaft and the distributor has an offset slot that fits in the top of the pump shaft. The...

With the key on, what voltage do you have at the coil + ?

Will, LarrBeard and gmwillys have a good direction to take. Get a voltmeter and the factory manual. Some studying and,that will prevent any more problems introduced by "quick" methods. I want to take...

Love your Jeep Will! I am not at all familiar with the 24 volt system. This forum definitely has two Gent's that I have read, that know the 24 volt G.I. system. gmwillys and LarrBeard for sure.
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