MSD 6AL missing

[RICK LAKE]

Eljaro Could you check 2 things for me, First just remove the cap on the distributor. Get a socket and ratchet on the crank bolt and rotate the crank shaft back and forward until the distributor rotor starts to move in both directions. How far did it ( crank) move?? 1/4" 1/2" 1"?? Timing chain could be a problem. The other thing is to pull the distributor and check the gear on the distributor for wear? The other thing I was thinking about is the end play on the camshaft. If there is too much, the timing will be all over the place with the motor running. Some motors have oiling systems that push the camshaft forward with high pressure and the cam sides back with steady or low pressure. Mark the distributor before you check the gear. IMO I don't think that the wiring going into the MSD distributor will make a differents. The car ran both ways. I am also wondering if the wiring is broken internally or 1 of the connections is in poor shape. You can Ohm test the wires to death, as long as 1 or 2 strands of wire are connected you will get a good reading from end to end. A better test is to run 12 volts though the 2 wires to a Bulb like a headlight that will draw a light amp load but give you a good test of the wires. Rick L.