i have a 1973 240z its a 4 speed and it has duel points and im only gettin spark on 1 side of the points and it wont start its really weird cause if the distrubiter cap is on it wont try to start but if i set the cap on the block it will try to start and back fire. i read some were automatics were only duel point and manuels were single point is that true. anyways please help ive tryed eveything i know and it still wont start please help thank you by. :stupid: <---- what i no about 240z

Automatics have duel points. The second point set is a retard timing set. I forget which set you can disconnect for better performance.

Don't understand have you mean about putting the distributor cap on the "block". If you mean engine block I can't see how the engine would start without spark going to the plugs.

I don't understand either. With the distributor cap sitting on the engine block, there's no way for any cylinder to fire.

well its weird and im thinking im droppin a rb20 in soon u think thats good idea?

JDM Front Clip Nissan Skyline GT, RB20DET with 5-Speed Transmission. (132,558 Kilometers approximately 82,372 Miles) with Rear Differential,

does that sound good? in my car?

sounds like you got a lot of work ahead of ya

Let's see here. You can't fix the distributor so you solution is to change out the entire drive train? Ah, the exuberance of youth!

hey does anyone wanna buy a 1973 datsun 240z it ran when i got it it has a ignition problem but thats all it has all other parts and needs new center console the bodys straight and interior is great $1500 obo

Don't give up. At least yours ran when you got it. I had to tow mine home.

Have you uploaded any pictures?

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naw not yet why u interested in it ?

if you are call me 1-253-927-7997

ask for justin i .im gettin a 71 chevy nova so i need the money