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#135647 - 01/27/09 01:15 PM monty carlo ss 1986
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i have a problem with my distributor, I can get a spark in but cannot get one out to plugs, I have changed the dizzy cap, rotor arm and leads but still no joy can anyone please please help me

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#135652 - 01/27/09 02:24 PM Re: monty carlo ss 1986 [Re: darrylg]
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sounds like an ignition module in the distributor
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#135725 - 01/28/09 11:40 AM Re: monty carlo ss 1986 [Re: John 348/340HP]
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thanks for your assistance john but the model I have does not have a modual in the distributor plus the coil is on the out side

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#135735 - 01/28/09 01:48 PM Re: monty carlo ss 1986 [Re: darrylg]
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?????? in 1986, never saw that before
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#135803 - 01/29/09 12:16 PM Re: monty carlo ss 1986 [Re: John 348/340HP]
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after all that found that it was the coil thanks for your help john

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