Re: Setting Points Gap & Dwell

[Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've always found .0.018 to 0.019 initial setting is usually a good 
starting point, and many times dead on.  Then adjust to dwell 32-34 
usually works well.

If Dual point, set each side separately to 32 and end up with combined 
dwell of around 36-38

-Tom

Bill wrote:
> Turns out my PerTronix IS bad after all, and it's on it's way back to
> CA to be checked out/warranty replaced. We re-did every connection in
> the ignition system & I replaced the coil. The last time the car died
> in my garage, it would not re-start even with 12V directly to the
> PerTronix unit. I talked to their tect line and they agreed it sounds
> like the PerTronix unit.
>
> The weather is going to be BEAUTIFUL this weekend in Maryland, so
> tonight I'm converting the car back to points temporarily.
> It's been decades since I've done this so I need some pointers. HELP!
> I'm pretty sure I have a tach/dwell meter in my box of goodies.
>
> Thanks!!!
>
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