The BOP V8s, and probably the Rovers, have a window that you reach into with
a 1/8th inch Allen key to set dwell.
james
----- Original Message -----
From: Telewest (PH) <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: Rick Lindsay <ROLindsay@Emeraldgrc.com>; Dereck C <derex39@hotmail.com>;
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: 29 April, 2002 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: maxed out dwell out 40 degrees?
> The factory V8 has a hex bar sticking out the side of the distributor body
> which is the only way to adjust the points gap. I have never used gap to
> set the points on that, always dwell. Ironic, really, since the points
must
> have just about the easiest access you could get. I just wish the
> 4-cylinder had such a facility, the angle, position and location of the
RHD
> steering makes adjusting the points a real pain, I always remove it and do
> it on the bench. I also have a test-rig so I can check dwell on the bench
> too before installing.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@Emeraldgrc.com>
> To: "Telewest (PH)" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; "Dereck C"
> <derex39@hotmail.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 2:28 PM
> Subject: Re: maxed out dwell out 40 degrees?
>
>
> > BTW, Chevy (I think it was) had a set-up where a little door on
> > the distributor <cap> could be opened allowing the points to be
> > tweaked with the motor running.
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