fuel injection issue, trigger points? Options

[luskesq]

Have a '70 1.7 that I picked up that hasn't been run in years. Gone through ignition, points, plugs, timing and it runs . . . badly. Discovered when running that I can pull the ignition wires to 1 & 2 and it runs the same. No injector clicking with key on and opening the throttle switch on 1 or 2. 3 & 4 click. Could the problem be the trigger points and do all stock 1070 1.7's have trigger points?

[rick 918-S]

I made a simple test light from a couple small wire connectors and a side marker socket from a 1980's GM car. The bulb was a 194 which is a small single filament bulb. I unplugged the injector and plugged the test light into the socket. Crank the car and watch the bulb. If the light flashes the wiring is good and the injector is dead. If no joy unplug the ground side of the test light from the injector socket and ground it. Re-test. If the light flashes the ground is dead. These old harnesses get brittle and can snap off. mid-stream causing a failure.