Posted by ChrisCase [63.199.243.164] on Monday, August 01, 2011 at 21:15:26 :
In Reply to: Long storage/ no start posted by redbark [71.123.17.143] on Monday, August 01, 2011 at 19:54:39 :
Points are the switch in the distributor. The coil sparks when they open. If there is a speck of bug poo between them, they can't close, and so can't open.
Best to clean any points with a file, dist or reg. Sandpaper may leave a grit between the points- see above.
Disconnect the battery when you do.