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Minn-Tex Lee · 08-18-2017, 05:46 PM

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

Yes

Minn-Tex Lee · 08-18-2017, 06:43 PM

Thank you
Lee

Patrick L. · 08-19-2017, 05:56 AM

Yep. Some do and some don't.

katy · 08-19-2017, 10:08 AM

I goofed

mike657894 · 08-19-2017, 11:41 AM

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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

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Originally Posted by mike657894

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

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

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

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

08-18-2017, 05:46 PM	#1
Minn-Tex Lee Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stewrtvl MN-Fredbrg TX Posts: 192	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

08-18-2017, 06:15 PM	#2
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,127	Re: Points Yes __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

08-18-2017, 06:43 PM	#3
Minn-Tex Lee Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stewrtvl MN-Fredbrg TX Posts: 192	Re: Points Thank you Lee

08-19-2017, 05:56 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Points Yep. Some do and some don't.

08-19-2017, 10:08 AM	#5
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Points I goofed __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

08-19-2017, 11:41 AM	#6
mike657894 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay City Michigan Posts: 1,050	Re: Points Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) new points were part of a tune up. you may want to get a new set of points.

08-19-2017, 03:21 PM	#8
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	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.

08-19-2017, 04:05 PM	#9
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Points The ones with the hole are less prone to making a PIT & a POTHOLE & last MUCH longer! Bill Holeproponent __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"