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Re: Been there, done that...sorry. But I still ha (archive)
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Posted by shc on May 16, 2000 at 12:37:52:

In Reply to: Been there, done that...sorry. But I still have posted by a question... on May 16, 2000 at 11:48:17:

: There's a lot of talk about dwell and point gap checking...How do I do that?
: Is the gap where the arm meets the contact? Is it checked when it's open part or when it's closed?

The gap is measured when the points are open.
remove dist. cap/rotor.
hand turn engine till 'squared edge' of dist. drive shaft is touching 'contact' of points bracket arm.
loosen set screw, insert gap tool between points,
-for hard to start powerplants, set gap a wee bit wide- tighten set screw.
do you have a test light? it really helps in tracking ailments like these.

dwell? I'll have to 'dwell' on that for a bit to recall the most efficient method of setting.

luck to you!


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