Re: dwell meter

[Gary Wilson <Gwwilson67@xxxxxxxxx>]

A better way to set the timing is to bring the RPM up to about 2000 then start 
moving the dist until you have the best sound and response. The dwell works best 
for me at 32 degrees,  Set points at 18.  This is if you do not have a timing 
light. Just make sure that the dist has no side to side play.  Point dist are 
prone to wear the busing out on the shaft.



----- Original Message ----
From: Gary H. <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tue, October 19, 2010 7:15:38 PM
Subject: Re: dwell meter



http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/670.cfm gives an overview about dwell 
and notes: "...if you set the points correctly at every tune-up you will find 
that the timing never changes!" 


30 degrees dwell for a V8 is common. Set dwell, then timing.

Without a timing light you can, with patience, time the car by ear, retarding 
the timing until you don't hear pinging, then just a tad more.
http://www.snowvalley.20m.com/bikes/pingtime.htm gives an example of "ping 
timing."

Thanks,
Gary H.


-----Original Message----- 
>Dwell works with a point ignition.  It's the degree's the points are either open 
>
>or closed - I think open.  Haven't used one for decades but there should be 
>specs for the dwell your car requires in the service manual or a  Motor's 
>manual and the like.  It's not a timing light.
> 
>Akron Don Gallimore
>

>----- Original Message ----
>> From: harry skalla  
>> 
>> Hi all, I picked up a Mac Tools tach, Dwell meter, and volts, gauge machine, at 
>>
>>a garage sale. It is a little box that looks like a lunch box. I know nothing 
>>about it other than it works. Is there any way to set my engine timing with 
>>this? My timing light is broke, and I don't want to buy another one. I have no 

>>idea what dwell means, I know someone out there knows and could enlighten me, If 
>>
>>you don't ask you will never find out.  Thanks... 
>>
>>


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