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<blockquote data-quote="lavacarancher" data-source="post: 1332743" data-attributes="member: 9198"><p>I'll run this up the flagpole for your enjoyment. Filing or stoning points should only be done in a pinch. Once the points get pitted, filing them only makes the problem worse in the short term. Points (new) are polished mirror shiny and given the correct capacitor (condenser) they will last a very long time. Filing makes the surface on the points rough and puts hundreds of of potential arc spots on the surface. It only takes one spot to arc and "weld" the points shut or deposit oxides of silver (usually) where they won't make electrical connection. </p><p></p><p>Try replacing the points AND condenser with new ones and see if that doesn't fix your problem. Oh, one more thing. Make sure the new points don't have any oil residue on them. Wipe them clean with a soft paper towel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lavacarancher, post: 1332743, member: 9198"] I'll run this up the flagpole for your enjoyment. Filing or stoning points should only be done in a pinch. Once the points get pitted, filing them only makes the problem worse in the short term. Points (new) are polished mirror shiny and given the correct capacitor (condenser) they will last a very long time. Filing makes the surface on the points rough and puts hundreds of of potential arc spots on the surface. It only takes one spot to arc and "weld" the points shut or deposit oxides of silver (usually) where they won't make electrical connection. Try replacing the points AND condenser with new ones and see if that doesn't fix your problem. Oh, one more thing. Make sure the new points don't have any oil residue on them. Wipe them clean with a soft paper towel. [/QUOTE]
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