Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Ignition points setting

[Bruce Rahlf <brahlf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

once you set the gap run a piece of paper or match book cover between the contacts when they are closed.   This removes any dirt or grease you have gotten on the contacts.   could be why it's now starting.

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On May 14, 2012, at 8:06 PM, Terry Atkins <twa1950@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

 

Just remember when you are sitting the points you set them when they are on the high side.

--- On Mon, 5/14/12, Ed Veneck <edveneck@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: Ed Veneck <edveneck@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Ignition points setting
To: "BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, May 14, 2012, 8:53 PM

 

Points aren't that difficult to set.  If you set the gap at .019 and your motor won't start, I would start checking other items in the system.  Does it have spark, and if it does is it a bright blue spark or kind of weak.  either of these could be the coil or condenser. Are your plugs and wires in good shape.  Is your timing correct?  Just start with the simple basics stuff, and I bet you fine the problem.

Ed

From: Pj <pjtheurer@xxxxxxxxx>
To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 9:30 AM
Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Ignition points setting

 

ok, .016 it is....

now, what about this "dwell setting" I dont have a dwell meter, and im trying to get this thing running again... I messed with the points and now it wont start..

sure wish there was an hei style distributor I could drop in and make all these point issues go away..

guess thats why I love my GMs. my 72 Riv was easy, drop in the HEI, run a new power lead to it and set the base timing..

my ears are open, whatcha got guys?

Paul J. Theurer

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--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Dave Tuck <davesdocs@...> wrote:
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> Its 16 thou (0.016). A hacksaw blade thickness (approx) will get you going. Doubt it would run at 34. Sparkplugs are that gap.
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> From: Bradley Jones <wagonmasterx5@...>
> Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Ignition points setting
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> From: Pj <pjtheurer@...>
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> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 12:01 PM
> Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Ignition points setting
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> initial point gap should be between 31-and 34, correct? its been so long since i set-up points on one of these I've forgotten.
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