The rotor is red and the sealer is actually red as well and it is in the sealer that this crack is evident. Logic tells me the resistor overheated and that created the crack in the sealer. Would this effect the operation of the sparkplug wires? Though that wouldn't explain why only 3 cylinders have firing issues.

I know where the condenser is and it is appears to be new. I looked at the picture of a new point set in the parts section and the part that I was talking about be closely located to the shaft appear to be plastic. If you look at the picture of the part it is a small tab about 1/4 tall, maybe less, and is vertical.

What is the purpose of an "oiler" in this instance?

When I go to measure the point gap and let's say it's our of spec. can it be adjusted or one just buys a new one?

I will be helping my friend again this Sat., so I am definitely taking notes.

Thank you.

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