Points and timing help

[tbirdtbird]

the plastic rubbing blocks do not last.
better to find points with a fiber rubbing block like the old days. still need the lube tho

[Keith True]

Another thing about the wireless setup is that the spacing between the foot,or the L on the contact strap and the wireless plate is critical.If you line up a half dozen sets of points on a table,and look at them from the side,the height of the terminal stud from the table up is different with different brands.If it has too much pressure down on the wireless ring,it kind of massages a bend in it.If the foot is riding too light on the ring,it will arc and soon burn it out.

[Quigley1930]

I don't use the L shaped doodad but use a brass acorn nut on the bottom of the points block, This is supplied with Brattons wireless bottom plate. Have had not one problem with this set up. Anyone else doing this?

Sewall

[Kevin in NJ]

FWIW, points are not changed because of mileage. Points need to be changed when the points are physically bad or the wear block is down too far.

A used set of quality original style points will last for decades in most guys cars. A properly rebuilt dist with original style plates and points will likely be trouble free for the whole time you own the car. Short of the occasional points adjustment and proper lubrication.

You need to have a smooth cam that is properly lubricated, if in doubt get a Bill Stipe cam.

[biggieou]

Originally Posted by Kevin in NJ

FWIW, points are not changed because of mileage. Points need to be changed when the points are physically bad or the wear block is down too far.

A used set of quality original style points will last for decades in most guys cars. A properly rebuilt dist with original style plates and points will likely be trouble free for the whole time you own the car. Short of the occasional points adjustment and proper lubrication.

You need to have a smooth cam that is properly lubricated, if in doubt get a Bill Stipe cam.

Good point. Points were showing wear, and I had no clue how long they had been in there, so I wanted to replace them. I also wasn't running quite right either. So I figured swap em out.

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