Re: What the Dwell ?
Dwell is the more precise way to gap the points(you obviously have access to a dwell meter or you wouldn't be asking the question). I believe, however, dwell is the amount of rotation that the points are open and that more dwell requires more gap. Try and see, but my experience is such. It usually takes about .018" or .019" of gap vice the .016" the spec sheet calls for. In any case, the dwell reading is what you should go by. Over time, the gap will possibly close up a bit and the dwell will also change. Keep in mind too that the ignition timing will change one degree for each degree of change in the dwell reading so re-check the timing as you alter the dwell reading.
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