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Old 11-03-2019, 09:11 PM   #12
J Franklin
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Default Re: Distributor Part Fits

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Originally Posted by Magicbox51 View Post
I just replaced my "modern" point set with the original upper plate and point set. Old style points are much easier to set precisely with the screw. HOWEVER, when I wiggled the cam back and forth, I can get as much as 5 thousandths play. Despite that, the car runs quite smoothly.
That is aprox. .0025 clearance shaft to bushing.
The spring tension of the points keeps the cam from wobbling while driving.
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