Thanks to one and all for all the suggestions on getting the DeSoto started! Once I discovered that I did not have good continuity across the points, it was rather obvious. I could have filed and checked them, but a $9 donation to NAPA got me a brand new set. Once installed, had ignition right away, and the Fireflite that sat on a West Virginia mountainside for the last 5 or 6 years roared to life! WHAT A FEELING!!! Moral of story: despite appearance, replace old points and condenser ANYWAY! Ed Petrus 57 Firedome 57 Fireflite |