Re: Setting Points Gap & Dwell

[Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Oh, I was giving small-block spec's for what I run my 273 at.  Didnt 
have the book in front of me for the B-Block.

Tom Watters wrote:
> I've always found .0.018 to 0.019 initial setting is usually a good 
> starting point, and many times dead on.  Then adjust to dwell 32-34 
> usually works well.
>
> If Dual point, set each side separately to 32 and end up with combined 
> dwell of around 36-38
>
> -Tom
>
> Bill wrote:
> > Turns out my PerTronix IS bad after all, and it's on it's way back to
> > CA to be checked out/warranty replaced. We re-did every connection in
> > the ignition system & I replaced the coil. The last time the car died
> > in my garage, it would not re-start even with 12V directly to the
> > PerTronix unit. I talked to their tect line and they agreed it sounds
> > like the PerTronix unit.
> >
> > The weather is going to be BEAUTIFUL this weekend in Maryland, so
> > tonight I'm converting the car back to points temporarily.
> > It's been decades since I've done this so I need some pointers. HELP!
> > I'm pretty sure I have a tach/dwell meter in my box of goodies.
> >
> > Thanks!!!
> >
> >