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lux hauler · 03-20-2002, 04:50 PM

I'm doing a tune-up on my '72 350 and was wondering how do I set the gap on the points?
Do I bring the #1 cyl. to TDC and then set them? What are the supposed to be set at?
The last time I did this was about 15 years ago......now I can't remember.

Thanks

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72 LWB; 350/350,PS,PB,Posi,all original........for now.
99 Ranger

GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.!!!

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Vermilion, Ohio

lux hauler · 03-20-2002, 05:27 PM

ttt

Benrs86 · 03-20-2002, 05:31 PM

just tap your starter iwht the distributer cap off untill the points are separated as far as they go. adjust with an allen wrench untill a matchbox lid will hardly fit between them. use a dwell meter if you have one. the meter should read about 28. good lcuk, Ben

69 longhorn · 03-20-2002, 05:34 PM

Just roll the eng so that a dist lobe is at the high point on the points(any lobe),& set the gap @ .019. then roll it to close the points,& slide a business card through to clean the contacts.....69 longhorn.

lux hauler · 03-20-2002, 05:42 PM

thanks y'all.......'preciate it.

03-20-2002, 05:27 PM	#2
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	ttt __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

03-20-2002, 05:31 PM	#3
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	just tap your starter iwht the distributer cap off untill the points are separated as far as they go. adjust with an allen wrench untill a matchbox lid will hardly fit between them. use a dwell meter if you have one. the meter should read about 28. good lcuk, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

03-20-2002, 05:34 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Just roll the eng so that a dist lobe is at the high point on the points(any lobe),& set the gap @ .019. then roll it to close the points,& slide a business card through to clean the contacts.....69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

03-20-2002, 05:42 PM	#5
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	thanks y'all.......'preciate it. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

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03-20-2002, 04:50 PM	#1
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Quick Tune-up Question I'm doing a tune-up on my '72 350 and was wondering how do I set the gap on the points? Do I bring the #1 cyl. to TDC and then set them? What are the supposed to be set at? The last time I did this was about 15 years ago......now I can't remember. Thanks ------------------ 72 LWB; 350/350,PS,PB,Posi,all original........for now. 99 Ranger GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.!!! eagle571@hotmail.com http://communities.msn.com/196772ChevyTrucks Vermilion, Ohio __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).



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