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I had similar problems.

Removed the ballast resistor and changed the coil to a gt40 - still intermittent misses.

Found the advance ring in the dzzy was seized - cleaned and greased it -...

just trying to get a broader base line on where the engine is at.
more info gives us more to chew over and offer you a solution.
9.5 v after resistor is low no wonder it didn't want to start.
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Yeah it sounds like a spark.issue but looks like you've covered any coil problems.
Maybe obvious but perhaps check all wiring especially earth?
If you replace the module with points then you...

What patrol?

Edit: never mind, just seen your other post...... PM rkinsey, he was breaking down a 97 gq, not sure what bits he has left though

not stating it's the problem, just fyi,
just recal instructions stating run with resistor.
I'm certainly no electronic wizz, but if something needs resistance , well you do the math.

to me your...

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DIFFERENTIALS; First thing to check is oil leaks (note: oil leaks may also be caused by blocked breathers, see third paragraph). Oil leaking from the front of the diff where the tail...