Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Ignition points setting

[Hal <strlcuckoo_46@xxxxxxxxx>]

There is an HEI distributor that you can use. I have one on my 258 that I got on ebay at a reasonable cost.  There are a few listed but this is the one I have.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Distributor-HEI-CJ5-CJ7-YJ-1972-1990-amc-258-232-6-cylinder-cyl-inline-/110876573138?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19d0c23dd2&vxp=mtr
Hal, Lost in Wichita Falls, TX


--- On Mon, 5/14/12, Bruce Rahlf <brahlf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Bruce Rahlf <brahlf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Ignition points setting
> To: "BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Monday, May 14, 2012, 10:44 PM
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>   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>
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> --- On Mon, 5/14/12, Ed Veneck <edveneck@xxxxxxxxx>
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> From: Ed Veneck <edveneck@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Ignition points setting
> To: "BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
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> Date: Monday, May 14, 2012, 8:53 PM
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> 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
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> From: Pj <pjtheurer@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> May 14, 2012 9:30 AM
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> ok, .016 it is....
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> 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
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> sure wish there was an hei style distributor I
> could drop in and make all these point issues go away.. 
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> 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..
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> my ears are open, whatcha got guys?
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> Paul J. Theurer
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> R.O.A. Member # 12474
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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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> > --- On Sun, 13/5/12, Bradley Jones
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> > From: Bradley Jones <wagonmasterx5@...>
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>  [BaadAssGremlins] Ignition points setting
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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
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