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06-14-2005, 06:29 PM
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Dwell setting???
What's the best way to set the dwell in the points when you don't have a dwell meter? Can you adjust it while its running and listen for anything? Thanks for any help.
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06-14-2005, 06:36 PM
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Years ago, and I mean many years ago, I used to adjust the point gap with a piece of matchbook cover. That was before I was able to buy a dwell meter. That always worked for me.
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06-14-2005, 07:11 PM
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with the cap off bump the motor over to get it so the points ramp is on the highest point ov the dizzy cam and use a feeler gauge to set the points at .019" if they're new p[oints or .016"gap if the points are used
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06-15-2005, 06:10 AM
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06-15-2005, 07:06 PM
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Exactly... The matchbook method works in a pinch too 
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06-15-2005, 07:28 PM
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Don't forget to reset your timing after setting the dwell since it affects the timing. I know you probably already know this but just thought I would mention it.
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06-15-2005, 08:32 PM
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Another method that has been around for years, is to adjust while running you turn the adj. screw in until it starts to misfire and then back it out 1/2 turn. You can check with dwell meter and it will be about 30 degrees dwell. John
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06-15-2005, 08:38 PM
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