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BillCNC · 03-16-2018, 09:37 AM

Points should be changes when pitted or burned, there is no set mileage.

I change out the spark plugs (regardless of vehicle) when the spark is visibly week (Yellow spark), damaged electrode or a damaged insulator. Be sure to check the coil spark, it should be Blue, if not your coil is likely on it's way out.

Oil, ... when it feels gritty, dark in color, contaminated with water, smells bad or looks like Grey metallic paint. The current oil is miles ahead of what these cars were designed for so it's not really an issue at all. Some say, 500 and some say 3000 miles and some strecth it well past that.

Regards
Bill

03-16-2018, 09:37 AM	#2
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 826	Re: Points/Plugs mileage Points should be changes when pitted or burned, there is no set mileage. I change out the spark plugs (regardless of vehicle) when the spark is visibly week (Yellow spark), damaged electrode or a damaged insulator. Be sure to check the coil spark, it should be Blue, if not your coil is likely on it's way out. Oil, ... when it feels gritty, dark in color, contaminated with water, smells bad or looks like Grey metallic paint. The current oil is miles ahead of what these cars were designed for so it's not really an issue at all. Some say, 500 and some say 3000 miles and some strecth it well past that. Regards Bill