Note
Following defects may be found despite visible sparking at plug connectors:
Distributor cap (damp, cracked, burnt by tracking)
Rotor defective
Loose connections on coil
Spark plugs or connectors defective
Ignition timing off (breaker points)
Ignition leads badly connected
Arcing at ignition cables on distributor (through rubber caps)
Voltage at terminal 15 on coil too low (minimum = 9 volts)
Condenser faulty
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