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LILREDGMC · 06-17-2002, 08:13 AM

The gap sounds right. Another stop gap measure. Install and start the vehicle. Turn the allen clockwise slowly until the motor dies. Turn one half turn CCW. The gap should be in the 28 - 32 degrees range for dwell. Works when you don't have all the meters and tools at your fingertips.

Hope it helps.

06-17-2002, 08:13 AM	#6
LILREDGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA Posts: 461	Points The gap sounds right. Another stop gap measure. Install and start the vehicle. Turn the allen clockwise slowly until the motor dies. Turn one half turn CCW. The gap should be in the 28 - 32 degrees range for dwell. Works when you don't have all the meters and tools at your fingertips. Hope it helps.