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turner15 09-14-2008 09:27 AM

Points
 
I'm sure this has a thread somewhere? I need install new points (I think I do) Is there a step by step on this? I haven't done points for over 20 years! I know it is not hard just thought I would do a little read up first. I think I'll do the condenser too.

jef5150 09-14-2008 09:38 AM

Re: Points
 
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jeff:smoke:



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steelhorse 09-14-2008 09:44 AM

Re: Points
 
Personally I would convert to an electronic setup unless you are trying to keep it all original.Then I would switch to a in cap conversion that looks original but doesnt need messed with.Just my .02

Sinister 09-14-2008 10:12 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by steelhorse (Post 2889164)
Personally I would convert to an electronic setup unless you are trying to keep it all original.Then I would switch to a in cap conversion that looks original but doesnt need messed with.Just my .02

:agree: I got a HEI off Fleabay for $50 shipped. Been running great for over a year now.

turner15 09-14-2008 05:05 PM

Re: Points
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister (Post 2889183)
:agree: I got a HEI off Fleabay for $50 shipped. Been running great for over a year now.

I have an HEI of my 91 350. It may work but I was thinking the points was the easier route and only 22 bucks. Maybe I should rethink it? Will any HEI of any 350 work?

Sinister 09-14-2008 05:38 PM

Re: Points
 
Yes, and I think big block distributors are the same as well.

special-K 09-15-2008 07:12 AM

Re: Points
 
Nothing wrong with points.They`ve always got me home,EFI hasn`t.

To answer your question:Pull the old points and put the new ones in.Turn motor until the points are opened by one of the four lobes on the distributor shaft and set the gap.I usually spin the motor and check gap again.This is the "static" point setting instructions.It always has worked for me when I had no dwell meter.

turner15 09-15-2008 10:21 AM

Re: Points
 
do you know the gap spec?

VetteVet 09-15-2008 01:16 PM

Re: Points
 
This thread may help.
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turner15 09-15-2008 01:52 PM

Re: Points
 
That link is exactly what I wanted. Thanks so much

jef5150 09-15-2008 02:12 PM

Re: Points
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by turner15 (Post 2890844)
That link is exactly what I wanted. Thanks so much

:confused: uhm... you had that information Yesterday

Quote:

Yesterday 06:38 AM
jef5150

Re: Points

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=66485

jeff:smoke:

turner15 09-15-2008 02:19 PM

Re: Points
 
I know but I didn't have time to look at it til today. I was also thinking about an HEI conversion.


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