Like we did in the old days very carefully take the cover off . Run a postcard through the points. Don't bend anything. If the coil is not open it should work okay. Put the cover back on and crimp it a bit. That should do it. Hollis Bates, Field Engineer-retired, Lewiston, Maine, HSWAD@xxxxxxx ***************************************************************************** Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/