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What is Points gap supposed to be
Dewell angle
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Permalink Reply by Dennis P. DiBari on
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Hi Joe,
The dwell angle is usually set from 28 to 30 degrees. Pretty sure that is equivalent to .016 with a flat gauge by hand. Just make sure your dwell gauge is still accurate - mine was not. If the points and condenser are not one piece, you can get the flat gauge in there with the points on the HIGH spot of the cam.
Dennis DiBari, Cottekill, NY
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Permalink Reply by Joseph Innamorato on
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Good morning
Thank you
yes it separate
Agreed the one I had was old one from Sears
Haven’t used it in 35 years
Found it in my mothers basement where I had some oils tools
Have a great day
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You're welcome, Joe. Use the flat gauge to be sure (.016) it is accurate. I picked up a used Dwell meter on Ebay and had it checked with my friend's to be sure. Talk soon.
Dennis DiBari
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Dennis
Thanks got another meter
All set car running great
Have a good afternoon
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Joe,
GREAT work!! Talk to you soon at the Zoom meeting.
Dennis DiBari
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Yes
see you on zoomthanks again
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