IH 154 Cub Lo-Boy ignition problem?

[John in Ct]

In the process of working on the carb ( another long story), my 154 Cub lo-Boy stopped running . I have poor/intermintant/sometimes no spark at the points. I have power to the distributor. Do the points need dressing, new coil or condensor? Thanks!!

[Lurker Carl]

Try cleaning the points and resetting the gap. That's the logical first step.

[Bigdog]

The points, rotor and condensor are a good place to start. Also check all connections and consider replacing the distributor cap as well. But I'd guess the points are the most likely culprit.