It lives, ready to make some hits.

So when the misfire was happening, the cap was skewed off kilter on the distributor and causing cross firing or, dropping spark all together? That’s kinda how I see it happening. Almost the same as having a phasing problem. Good to know, thanks

exactly. Had two buddies( both mechanics) fool with it and give up. I have no idea how I got it to “ seat” adequately, but after about 10 on and offs, it finally wouldn’t move around. Sounds stupid, but believe me, it’s a royal pain in the buttocks. If it only had the locating tooth like others do, 20 second deal.