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Minn-Tex Lee

08-18-2017 05:46 PM

Points

While checking my points I noticed that the stationary one had a round hole in it. Is this a normal condition?
Still learning
Lee

Big hammer

08-18-2017 06:15 PM

Re: Points

Yes

Minn-Tex Lee

08-18-2017 06:43 PM

Re: Points

Thank you
Lee

Patrick L.

08-19-2017 05:56 AM

Re: Points

Yep. Some do and some don't.

katy	08-19-2017 10:08 AM

Re: Points

I goofed

mike657894

08-19-2017 11:41 AM

Re: Points

new points were part of a tune up. you may want to get a new set of points.

eagle

08-19-2017 01:21 PM

Re: Points

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike657894 (Post 1515832)

new points were part of a tune up. you may want to get a new set of points.

If the points appear in good condition, I would clean them and adjust them, NOT replace. Some of the new ones aren't as good as the old.

Kevin in NJ

08-19-2017 03:21 PM

Re: Points

You should only replace points when the point blocks are bad or the wear block is gone.

Getting 40 years on a set of used points is completely possible. It takes a very smooth cam and regular lubrication.

BILL WILLIAMSON

08-19-2017 04:05 PM

Re: Points

The ones with the hole are less prone to making a PIT & a POTHOLE & last MUCH longer!
Bill Holeproponent

Synchro909

08-19-2017 04:55 PM

Re: Points

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON (Post 1515900)

The ones with the hole are less prone to making a PIT & a POTHOLE & last MUCH longer!
Bill Holeproponent

You beat me to it, Bill.

Tom Wesenberg

08-23-2017 05:52 AM

Re: Points

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Ah yes, the donut points to go along with the donut manifold. :D

8 and 9 are right on, plus the hole makes the points stay cooler.

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