1973 240z wont start

[n240zracer]

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

[Curtis240Z]

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.

[Bambikiller240]

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

[n240zracer]

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

[n240zracer]

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?

[e_racer1999]

sounds like you got a lot of work ahead of ya

[sblake01]

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!

[n240zracer]

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

[sblake01]

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

[EScanlon]

Have you uploaded any pictures?

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[n240zracer]

naw not yet why u interested in it ?

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

[n240zracer]

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