Hello Ben,
Frankly, I don't see any connection between those problems except for the
word "points". You have two problems with points.
First: the points in the distributor are probably burning up because your
condensor is failing. Replace 'em both and THAT problem will likely be
gone. Be SURE to check all your connections as a loose or corroded one CAN
cause the problem.
Second, it sounds like the (current limiting) points in the regulator are
sticking. In the old days, we'd pop the cover off the regulator and take a
fine emery cloth to the points therein. There were usually three sets of
points under that cover.
Good luck and please let the list know what you do find.
Thanks,
Mark in Modesto
----- Original Message -----
From: Ben Zech <motormite@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 4:52 AM
Subject: Distributor Points keep burning up
> Happy Halloween.......BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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> Any ideas on why a set of new points would burn up, causing backfire and
> failure to run.
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> Another symptom is that the alternator keeps going from neutral position
to
> 30+ as you are driving.
>
> Thanks
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>
> BZ-RZ N.C. SPL/SRL "SEROC"
> motormite@hotmail.com
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