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The problem - no electrical continuity through the distributor cap. Ugh. Replaced and I now have spark. Still not running so I tested the compression. Darn it all are in the 30's-40's. It is wonderful that we have great manuals.

pjwest03 - I tried the information that you suggested. I checked with 3 separate spark plugs / spark plug cable. No joy, there is no spark from any of the. Anybody have suggestion on how to continue the search for the problem??

NDT - yes, but thanks for the reminder. However it is the amp that kills not the voltage :}

pjwest03 - thank you very much for the education. I've tried to check the spark before in this manner, but not since fixing some wires. I will check this tomorrow am.

I have attempted that and tested it. After the distributor cap is on I have tested for power through the spark plug wire. Nothing. Then I removed the wiring from the distributor cap and tested for power on the rotor while in position for power to the plug, again nothing. There is power to...

NDT, As the photo show and as stated, there is no power to the rotor even though there is power to the points. Obviously as there is no power to the rotor there is no power to the spark plug and likely the reason (or at least one reason) for not starting. So I guess my question is, Where...

NDT - thanks for educating me. More testing - Power to right side of points as stated above. No power to rotor No power to distributor shaft. I will be pulling the plate out to look for the issues. Any advise? Todd

I have converted the engine back to 24 volts. I change the oil pump and distributor. There is a new coil installed, new points and new condenser. As I turn the engine over by hand there is power on the right-hand side of the points when the points are separated. There is no power...

Bill, Thanks for the above photo. Helped me figure my problem. I'm converting my engine back to 24 volts for the M43 I'm working on. Todd

Wiring After three days of following, searching ans some repair I finally got power from the ignition switch and down to distributor. First attempt to start the engine was not successful. Now for that tasks.

Doing some body while I wait for some electrical parts.

"off-white/eggshell" - any more detail on this color would be wonderful. Is there any spec's or detail on this color? Thanks Todd

Mkcoen, the thread is even older now, but the info was exactly what I was looking for. Searching before asking is great. Thanks for all the good info on this site.

I take mine all the time. I normally head to the far end of the show area. Because its 'old military truck' I let kids, including the 'grown up' ones climb in and see it. Then I share why we do what we do!

Photos I have not seen any photos attached to this thread. We all know photos are the greatest! This is my M601 in the Memorial Day parade. I was prod to have a Korean War vet and an Afghan War vet ride along with me.

WOW, once again it's been a long time since posting. Numerous life events have occurred that have kept me from working on my trucks. Most recently prostate cancer with a radical prostatectomy completed. But the heck with that, let's talk M43. I pulled the engine back out of the ambulance...

Finally working on her aagain :} WOW it has been a long time since I posted. 2015 has not been the best year for me. The APA I have had no less than six life altering events this year. Most physical event and the one that has prevented me from working on my MV’s was a traumatic amputation...

Sure I am willing to help. PM and I will provide my email for communcation. Todd

Now that is how a person moves snow. Love it.

The group photo might get get my wife to go to the beach with and my duece. ;)