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  1. 3C's & a D?

    Points/relay getting hot.

    Does anyone know what the function or purpose of this component is? Inside is a set of delicate points, one side wrapped in very fine wire. Everything seems to work without it. It gets quite hot while the car is running and what seems odd is that it stays warm when the ignition is off. Possibly...
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    Keep it simple, not stupid.

    Looking for some yeahs or neighs here. When I bought this car a few years back (1970 Newport convertible, 383 originally, semi-fresh 440 now) it had the slightly more modern electronic ignition installed. It worked fine for a while then started going wonky which I confused for a carb. problem. I...
  3. 3C's & a D?

    burnt ignition wires.

    Car is a 71 New Yorker fairly loaded, just picked up last month. Noticed this recently. I know how to repair it (replace it). What I am curious of is, how did it happen? Bad starter? Wrench across battery terminals? Any ideas? I Just don't want it to happen again once I get to replacing it...
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