Hi all
I had a similar problem with my 58, before you take the truck apart check in
side the distributor and look at the internal ground wire. It runs from the
Breaker plate to the distributor body usually at the vacum advance slide
plate. I did it all plugs, timing, internal and external,(even replaced the
timing gear set) wires, you name it. When I went to replace the points I found
them burned. The ground wire had come loose and shorted out the points.
On the subject of the 6 volt batteries, check out deep cycle 6 volt
batteries. They are used extensively in the trucking industry, usally hooked
up in a series and parallel, to provide huge cranking amps in 12 volts for
starting the engines, they are also used in trailers with lift gates hooked up
in series to provide good power for the lift gate. Exide is one company that
comes to mind.
Perry Smith
'58 GMC Fleetside
Phoenix, Arizona
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