M38A1 crank but not starting

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keats
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thanks for the plug jake but I just checked, and the new coil is sold
Gary Keating
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Hi, and thank you all for all the advice received
finally after replacing the primary capacitor on the distributor the engine started.

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Giacomo,

Did you replace the noise filter capacitor or the contact point's condenser (Capacitor)?
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wesk,
i replace the noise filter capacitor which is externally on the distributor and to which an electric cable is connected
thank you

Giacomo
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