Originally Posted by Graham

When I still had points, I would set them to 0.014" with feeler gauge, then check with dwell meter once running. It always came out close to specs. Pertronix eliminates that problem!

When car would not rev, it was the two items I already mentioned. Stuck centrifugal weights and worn out linkage shaft bearings. Latter can be checked by manually opening throttle plate. Centrifugal weight requires distributor to be dismantled. We are supposed to lube them down center of shaft where there is felt pad.