Original points vs V8 points ??

[stewwolfe]

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.

[ryanheacox]

Originally Posted by stewwolfe

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?

[stewwolfe]

Originally Posted by ryanheacox

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?

I have no idea what metal it's made of. I always assumed (I know what that does to you and me) that it was pot metal (did aluminum exist in 1928?). I just did a magnet test on my spare and it's non-ferrous.

[ryanheacox]

Originally Posted by stewwolfe

I have no idea what metal it's made of. I always assumed (I know what that does to you and me) that it was pot metal (did aluminum exist in 1928?). I just did a magnet test on my spare and it's non-ferrous.

I'm sure you're right, it's got to be some sort of pot metal. It has that look to it. If I were to remake one I would use aluminum is what I was saying. Also, great tip on the oil soaked paper. I'll have to remember that.

30 Closed Cab PU,
That's basically my spring startup procedure too although I crank it a couple times first just in case it wants to fire right up.