Failed nos ignition points

[Rustyrodknocker]

Much time wasted today and only discovered the problem after I ran out of daylight so I will continue in a week..

But to the point, I bought a set of NOS points Chrysler brand. New cap and rotor. No spark.
A bunch of back and forth and swaping on the old cap and rotor. Finally removed the new points. While holding the points open I had no continuity between the terminal and the contact. I traced continuity down the points arm, but nothing on the face of the contact. I cleaned the contact face with scotchbrite and now I have continuity.

 

[Davea Lux]

They probably corroded from sitting. This is pretty common on vintage parts.

Dave

 

[Toolmanmike]

A fingernail file works well.

 

[halifaxhops]

They probably corroded from sitting. This is pretty common on vintage parts.

Dave

Yes and also oil from the factory.

 

[Gerald Morris]

A fingernail file works well.

Go lightly with those, but yes. A points file does better, IFF one can get one. I've 3. Treasures! Fine emery board does well too.

 

[Rustyrodknocker]

Go lightly with those, but yes. A points file does better, IFF one can get one. I've 3. Treasures! Fine emery board does well too.

I went with red scotchbrite that had been used for wet sanding and was impregnated with some fine media that was formerly paint on a camaro.