Re: [AMC-list] dwell issue

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

I would suggest that since dwell is degrees of rotation that the points are
closed, and now you have no points, that the number you have now will have to be
trusted as what is built in to the Pertronix unit. (?)
 
Ken


Quoting bikerfox <bikerfox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Have a question about dwell.  Have a '68 AMX with two year old Pertronix 
> setup.  I put my trusty Sear's multi-meter on and read a dwell of 40+ at 
> idle (forgot to disconnect the vacuum advance).  Car doesn't hesitate, has 
> good power, no misfiring, and no pinging. I thought dwell is supposed to be 
> 29-31 deg. on these cars.  If the dwell's correct and no symptoms, what 
> gives? If the dwell's incorrect, why?
> 
> Steve 
> 
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