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truckster · 04-08-2013, 05:14 PM

First place to check is to make sure the points are opening. If I remember correctly (it's been a long time) the points gap should be about .019 when the top of the lobe is in contact.

That should get you in the ballpark.

04-08-2013, 05:14 PM	#5
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,021	Re: Rebuilt motor not firing First place to check is to make sure the points are opening. If I remember correctly (it's been a long time) the points gap should be about .019 when the top of the lobe is in contact. That should get you in the ballpark.