Geo,
Set the gap for a snug (as opposed to sloppy) .016" and you'll be
fine....this setting allows you to get more good running from the engine
because it
allows the point gap to remain within spec (.014" to .016") as the rubbing
block
on the point set gradually wears down (and decreases the point gap). I've
seen these cars run (barely) with as little as .005" gap. These were largely
neglected cars - not the recommended condition for points!
As for the dwell angle dilemma - not sure why you're not getting a spec
dwell angle reading but if you set the points correctly and the timing is good
and the motor runs great - you are there:)
Chip Krout
Delaware Valley Triumphs, Ltd.
Skippack, PA
1976 TR6 CF57822U
In a message dated 6/1/2008 9:15:17 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
ahwahnee@cybertrails.com writes:
--- a 60* dwell can only be achieved with a .008 gap
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