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Originally Posted by Stocker
Reading about points-type distributors reminded me of hearing, decades ago, that you could set points with a matchbook cover. I never actually did that, but.... do they still even make matchbooks? Used to see 'em everywhere, often given away as free advertising. I don't recall seeing one for a whole lotta years. I do remember them switching from front-strike to rear-strike. One of the early steps to protect us from ourselves.
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Urban Hotrodders Rumor was that a match book cover was perfect for setting point gap, never did it or seen it done, but knew guys who claimed it worked, anything that works when in a bind is probably how it first got used.