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Old 03-13-2013, 09:13 PM   #21
RHGuyettejr
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Re: Engine Troubles...

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THe dwell is the degrees that the points are closed as the distributor rotates which is set by lifting the little window on your cap and inserting the proper allen wrench .Either adjust the screw clockwise or counter clockwise to achieve the proper results. You will need a dwell meter which can be purchased at most quality auto parts stores. The dwell on a v8 engine should be set at 30 degrees . Have fun with it ,learning to tune an engine is a lost art !!
Alright, thanks man, maybe I will go pick one up tomorrow and see if I can get it to run a bit better. Always looking to learn something new.
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