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stomper · 11-25-2015, 01:29 PM

Dwell angle / point gap is the first step. If that's not right all the rest is in vain. Check/adjust that first, then set the timing, then tune carb. HEI is better but you can make it run fine with the points.

Unfortunately the dwell angle on a 6 can be adjusted while it's running like a v8. On a 6 you have to remove the distributor cap, set the point gap (.019 I believe), then check the dwell angle while it's running. If you don't have a meter the best you can do is set the gap and you're in the ballpark.

11-25-2015, 01:29 PM	#6
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,702	Re: Should I just go HEI Dwell angle / point gap is the first step. If that's not right all the rest is in vain. Check/adjust that first, then set the timing, then tune carb. HEI is better but you can make it run fine with the points. Unfortunately the dwell angle on a 6 can be adjusted while it's running like a v8. On a 6 you have to remove the distributor cap, set the point gap (.019 I believe), then check the dwell angle while it's running. If you don't have a meter the best you can do is set the gap and you're in the ballpark. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle Last edited by stomper; 11-25-2015 at 01:37 PM.