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> Signs that your points need to be adjusted, humor me...
ChrisReale
post Apr 10 2003, 12:03 AM
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What are some signs that your points need to be adjusted? (Not related to my Pertronix question earlier, just curious)
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post Apr 10 2003, 01:08 AM
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Dwell:

Dwell angle is the time for which the points remain closed before opening again. Which here relates to the gap between the points when they are fully open. The Dwell, at any speed must be MORE than the time (microseconds) needed for the current in the primary of the ignition coil to rise to it's saturation value. Or else the spark energy / power will suffer. At this stage, suffice it to accept that the Dwell is a problem felt in high-revving multis. Of course, the points must be free of bluing, residue, corrosion, erosion, or misalignment. Or else the achieved saturation value of current will be less than that designed, which will lead to a weaker spark. :toilet:
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ChrisReale   Signs that your points need to be adjusted   Apr 10 2003, 12:03 AM
MarkV   Dwell: Dwell angle is the time for which the poin...   Apr 10 2003, 01:08 AM
airsix   Like Mark said, gotta check the dwell angle. Using...   Apr 10 2003, 10:49 AM
tryan   .001 change in point gap can throw off your timmin...   Apr 10 2003, 11:34 AM
ChrisReale   What I meant was what are some signs that the car...   Apr 10 2003, 02:48 PM
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