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Gents, I came across this in the "Facts about Volts, Amps, and Ohms" Service Reference Book Vol.1, No. 6 Dated 1948, and thought it was worded so well I wanted to share it. To check the ignition system: "Disconnect the primary wire from the distributor and connect the test Ammeter into the circuit - between the wire and the terminal.With the points closed, ignition switch on, there should be a reading of from 4 to 5 amperes on the Ammeter; with the points open there should be no reading at the Ammeter. If there is a reading with the points open, the condenser is leaking and should be replaced, or there is a grounded connection in the distributor. If there is less than a 4-amp discharge reading on the Ammeter with the points closed, disconnect the Ammeter lead from the distributor terminal and ground it. If the Ammeter reading is still below normal the trouble is probably in the coil. The coil should be replaced. If the reading becomes normal with the lead grounded, the trouble is in the breaker points (they are pitted or burned)". Well there you have it, and if your an electrical dummy like me - you can still understand this. A simple way to check the ignition system. I have been working on cars 40 years and it doesn't seem to get any better than this explanation. Tom

if you question their analysis, why is the car still at their shop?

Yes, Mark D arrived the same time we did (about an hour behind schedule) and we had a nice but very short visit. Got links to his photos? Just a bit under 400 miles today. Denise's 46 P15 four door is having some issues climbing steep grades. Maybe a fuel delivery problem, but other wise a trouble free day. Getting across the mountains without getting on a freeway means doing some higher elevation side roads. Here is the group at the high point for the day (also high point for the trip). There was a snow flurry yesterday and a few traces of white stuff in the shady north facing areas. Overall, great weather with a tail wind for much of the day.

well, we SHOULD have gotten a trophy for the earliest start and getting home the latest..... HAHAHAHHAHAA. We are now in Burns, Oregon and plan on planting ourselves for a couple of days to get relief from the driving. The BBQ was one of the highlights of my life and I would not have missed it for the world. Tim is an amazing host and the trucks were spectacular, not to mention all the great people. Next year I will be back if at all possible. I met some lifelong friends. Merle and Keven, I was honored to get to know you both and Tim, you are amazing. Y'all need to mark your calendars for next April.

A B4B should have a 50-0-50 ammeter. But the caution hold true if the alternator puts out more than that. Merle