I had a similar problem a while ago. The coil test good so I replaced a lot
of components. As a last resort I installed a new coil and the engine
started immediately.

Bill
"Torquedtootight" <storymouth@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for your query. That's what I was thinking too. Before looking
> into the timing, I thought I'd better make a final attempt at the
> distributor. I noticed that the resistance between the primary and
> secondary coil was off by 3k ohms. I'd dismissed it earlier, but
> thought to test the variance anyway. The new coil was within the range
> of 12-18k ohms. With it installed, the engined fired right up. Just 3k
> ohms! Can you believe it?
>
> Thanks again
>