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Old 09-12-2018, 10:02 AM   #13
ryanheacox
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Default Re: Original points vs V8 points ??

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Originally Posted by stewwolfe View Post
I've seen more problems with the point block (not holding the adjustment screw tight, not staying tight against the upper plate, etc) than I have the points. I always carry a spare point block in my troubleshooting kit and have probably replaced four or five of them for people over the past 20 years.
Funny you should mention that. Upon further examination I found that the new point block wasn't holding the points parallel with the plate. It was off by a couple degrees maybe 5. Cleaned up the one off the old plate and after enlarging the holes in the plate everything fits as it should.

I should draw up a point block that will fit the repro plate and fix the alignment. Aluminum should work. Whats the original? Zinc?
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