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Old 06-24-2011, 12:09 AM   #1
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250 ci point gap?

I'm installing new points on my 250 straight six (1967) what do I gap the points at?
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Old 06-24-2011, 12:43 AM   #2
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Re: 250 ci point gap?

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Old 06-24-2011, 12:56 AM   #3
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Re: 250 ci point gap?

Thanks for the info, can't wait to start wrenching on it tomorrow
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:12 AM   #4
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Re: 250 ci point gap?

bout the thickness of a business card also works.
Remember, anytime you change point gap you change dwell and timing.
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:02 AM   #5
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Re: 250 ci point gap?

And Plugs w/ points @ .035.
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:37 AM   #6
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Re: 250 ci point gap?

a match book is .017 too......and the strike pad is great to clean them too always keep a pack in the glove box
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