Mallory distributors

["John Hofstetter" <hofs@domain.elided>]

Tark and whomever,
I think Bill T. put the Mallory parts numbers in the FAQ. 
John Hofstetter
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>From: owner-ihc-digest@domain.elided (ihc-digest)
>To: ihc-digest@domain.elided
>Subject: ihc-digest V6 #412
>Date: Mon, Dec 28, 1998, 1:27 PM
>

>From: "Steven Stegmann" <s_stegmann@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re: The saga continues
>
>Tark,
>
>Man,  check out the ignition and carb system before you tear into the 
>engine itself.  My money is on the ignition system.
>
>I have the Mallory dual-points distributor.  If you still want the part 
>number I can get it for you.
>
>Remove the plug wires one at a time to see which cyl is dead.  Then hold 
>the wire near a bolt to see if you get a nice spark.  It should be able 
>to spark nice & blue for 1/4 inch at idle, even with points.
>
>You might replace the plug and the wire for the dead cylinder.  This is 
>cheaper than anything else.  Also check the dist cap for excessive dirt 
>and a crack.
>
>If this doesn't help, you should do a compression check.  If the comp 
>check is ok then it's definitely something with the ignition or carb.
>
>Good luck and let us know how it goes.
>
>Steve