1972
1974 was the last model year for points in a Chevrolet.
Not clear on "cracked condenser", but a bad condenser in the distributor would cause the points to wear out quickly, which could easily keep the truck from starting.
1932
Late 1987.
1987 was the last year
most in 75, some in 74
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Yes. A shorted condenser will load the electrical supply and prevent the starter from creating the mechanical force necessary to turn over a motor.
Stop it, remove it from the system, get it thouroughly checked before re deploying.