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Old 05-11-2021, 11:59 AM   #9
ursus
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Default Re: Model B Distributor in a Model A

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Originally Posted by bruceincam View Post
The dwell for a four cylinder at 0.020" point gap should be 30 deg. or so. Low 30's should be the expectation.
The OP says he has a Model B distributor. If it has the Model B cam, then the dwell should be 42-43 degrees. The stock Model A distributor cam will have less dwell, at 32-33 degrees. Many are now using the improved Model B cam and it seems that may be all that the vendors now sell.
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