I just changed the plugs, coil, distributor rotor and cap. I also replaced the pertronix ignitor that i Fried with a new one. The car started right up but the RPMS will not go higher that 4.5 and when you drive it has no power I have no idea whats going on.... car idle's at about 400 it used to idle at 1k
I first guess is timming

thank jc

me too! Are you running carbs or FI?

I am running FI

did you check the timing after you replaced the Petronix?

No I did not check the timing I bought a timing light yesterday. So I went to do the timing and my fuel pump decides not to work again . Once i get it working I will be re timing. I hope this is what the problem his.

The problem for my fuel pump is that the Fuse does not engage in the rear fuse panel... And yes i have changed it to a working fuse any suggestions
thanks
JC

since you've gone back to points, don't forget to set the dwell first, then set the timing.

the pertronix are picky when it comes to the pickup/trigger gap.

how long did your last petronix last? ( i ask because you must use a working ballast power source with these pickups)

also, are your vacuum lines connected?

lastly, did you futz with the advance plate or advance curve weights while you were in the distributor?

i only ask these questions because i've made all of these mistakes in my illustrious experience.... LOL ;-)

You've described the symptoms of retarded timing.

Challenged timing is the PC term.