Paul,
Not sure what isn't touching. The base of the points never moves as it is
attached to the base plate of the distro. If it does move around it isn't
secured properly. The other end has a piece that rubs the lobes of the
center post which opens the points to the gap on the corner of the lobe.
The points have to close inbetween the lobes. If your gap is changing, move
the center shaft back and forth. There should be very little to no wobble
in the shaft. If it moves sideways the bushing is shot and you will need to
replace it or the distro.
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Paul Dorsey
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:44 PM
To: TR250Driver@aol.com
Cc: triumph list
Subject: Re: [TR] setting the points ASAP PLEASE
Yikes then!
I have 2 distributors, one from a 3A and the other from a TR4. I also
bought
several new Lucas points (DTB150 TK50 'fits most British cars') from TRF and
they match the old set I replaced.
I've properly placed them but when set to a .015 gap they DO NOT ever touch!
What Should I do?
Paul Dorsey 60 TR3A
----- Original Message -----
From: TR250Driver@aol.com
To: dorpaul@negia.net
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] setting the points ASAP PLEASE
In a message dated 3/20/2006 1:12:13 PM Eastern Standard Time,
dorpaul@negia.net writes:
I'm trying to set the points in my distributor. So... If the .015" gap
occurs at the 4 'corners' of the cam, then shouldn't the points actually
touch when the 'brush' is not resting on those corners?
Paul,
Yes, the two halves close and touch.
Darrell
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