Chinese distributor dead, under 5,000 miles

[mcintyrederek]

OK that sounds good.  The rotor blade/wiper is straight and clean, not twisted.  On my way now to pick up new cap, dielectric grease, silicone boot and carbon brush. 

[mcintyrederek]

Thanks for all the replies and information.  It turned out to be a problem with several different things.  I believe I also had a problem with the hall effect switch and the coil.  I pretty much did a complete tear-down and rebuild of the distributor and it worked great.  I am using a good quality cap and rotor, and Belden plug wires and new AC plugs.  The ignition system is working correctly now.