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Same ol' issue

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Well, frustrated, and finally gave up on trying to figure out spark. Here is what I have done so far all to fix a Bug that will Start, but will not idle. Rebuilt a Carburetor (cleaned and replaced everything that looked bad or not functioning including the idle solenoid) Replaced the Air Filter (just needed it) Replaced the Spark Plugs and Spark Plug wires. Replaced the Points, Rotor, Condenser, Distributor Cap. Replaced the Coil Set the timing Adjusted all the valves Replaced the fuel pump, fuel pump push rod. Replaced the Carburetor (Cleaning & Rebuilding didn't work) So I bought the car, and it would start and run if you kept your foot on the gas, it would not idle. I did all of the steps above and still have the exact same issue. BUT the one good thing everything is new. The only last thing I can do is replace the Distributor and put in a new one. Even through all of the elements of the distributor are new it seems there is not enough spark.  So Step 10. I