It has been my experience that =
contamination fromto
much oil and or points lube will fry a set of points as you =
have
described. I would also check the wires and wire ends to see if
they have the proper reisistance. The air-cooled vans have a long =
history
of hard starting low batterys and lack of proper tuneups are often =
the
cause. Low manifold vacuum can also contribute to hard starting hot this =
can be
due to hydraulic lifters holding the valves open.
Bob Donalds
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