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May70 · 06-28-2019, 01:09 PM

Okay, I think I have the carb in a decent spot. Havent driven it yet but it seems to be much better. Thanks for the clarification on that.

Today I replaced the points, condenser, rotor and cap. My manual says used gap needs to be .016 and new .019. I set it the first time at .019 and was getting 22 degrees of dwell. I know the manual calls for 31-34. So 22 degrees would put the gap too far apart correct?

Reason why I ask is because I dropped the gap down to .017 and it didnt change at all, still reading 22 degrees. Do I have to plug the vacuum port while reading dwell? Anyone got some pointers for me in this area? I would have thought I would have seen a good change dropping it down. Trying to get the dwell right then deal with timing. Thanks!

06-28-2019, 01:09 PM	#73
May70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 644	Re: 292 Questions Okay, I think I have the carb in a decent spot. Havent driven it yet but it seems to be much better. Thanks for the clarification on that. Today I replaced the points, condenser, rotor and cap. My manual says used gap needs to be .016 and new .019. I set it the first time at .019 and was getting 22 degrees of dwell. I know the manual calls for 31-34. So 22 degrees would put the gap too far apart correct? Reason why I ask is because I dropped the gap down to .017 and it didnt change at all, still reading 22 degrees. Do I have to plug the vacuum port while reading dwell? Anyone got some pointers for me in this area? I would have thought I would have seen a good change dropping it down. Trying to get the dwell right then deal with timing. Thanks! Last edited by May70; 06-28-2019 at 04:11 PM.