[TR] TR4 - Dwell v Points Gap

[Chip19474 at aol.com]

Geo,
 
Set the gap for a snug (as opposed to sloppy) .016" and you'll be  
fine....this setting allows you to get more good running from the engine because  it 
allows the point gap to remain within spec (.014" to .016") as  the rubbing block 
on the point set gradually wears down (and decreases  the point gap).  I've 
seen these cars run (barely) with as little as .005"  gap.  These were largely 
neglected cars - not the recommended  condition for points! 
 
As for the dwell angle dilemma - not sure why you're not getting a  spec 
dwell angle reading but if you set the points correctly and the timing is  good 
and the motor runs great - you are there:)
 
Chip Krout
Delaware Valley Triumphs, Ltd.
Skippack, PA
1976 TR6  CF57822U
 
 
In a message dated 6/1/2008 9:15:17 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
ahwahnee at cybertrails.com writes:

--- a  60* dwell can only be achieved with a .008  gap




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