In a message dated 3/21/2006 6:30:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,
Dave1massey@cs.com writes:
Yes they should. The movable arm should be free to move but held against
the fixed contact by the spring. As the cam lobe comes around the lobe
pushes
on the rubbing block and opens the contacts .015 (although I seem to recall
that gap is .010 inches). If this is not happening then either the points
are
assembled wrong or the measurement is not being done right.
Also: Its very very important you keep the point contact surfaces absolutely
clean. Even body oil from your fingers will keep points from firing-be
especially careful to be sure your feeler gauges are not the least bit oily.
If in
doubt, clean points and feeler gauges with alcohol.
Good Luck,
Mike Moore
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