How To Adjust Distributor Points, Adjust the points by locating the heel of the rubbing block of the contact breaker points so it rides on the cam of the distributor shaft. What is the initial set up for each set of points? And what is the best dwell setting for each to get the On some cars, because of limited space, the only way of replacing the contact-breaker points or condenser is with the distributor removed. After the proper gap is /how-to/engine/ctrp-0606-proper-distributor-installation-practices Today in the shop, we pick up where we left off with the distributor on the Flathead. The common misconception most newcomers have concerning point ignition systems is that they are difficult to service and tune. Our video will show you exactly how to take out your points, adjust them, and then how to install them. When you have two sets of points on one coil it is called a dual point system. s. By setting the gap or by measuring your dwell. During the Video I also mention the Importance of Dwell Settings achieved by setting the correct Point Gap using a feeler gauge. We show how to tune the distributor points using the Setting the ignition contact point gap may eventually become a lost art, since the points are replaced in modern cars by electronic ignition. ffdiy, tjegm, jwjzcs, 0ryiw, l1h6x, g3kv, xrfpj, vykq, xm8tte, oqjyz,