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PalAl · 11-02-2018, 07:28 PM

I saw an article a while back about installing a roll pin in the modern upper plate to assist with setting the point gap. Has anyone tried this mod? Was it worth doing. Do you remember where this article appeared? Model A News, Restorer??? Thanks for your time

Patrick L. · 11-02-2018, 07:38 PM

Hmmm, interesting. Haven't heard of it. I haven't found them hard to set.

PalAl · 11-02-2018, 08:47 PM

If I remember right it gives you an anchor spot when the screwdriver is in the point slot for setting the gap. Also lets you hold the correct gap when the screws are tightened to the plate.

RandyinUtah · 11-02-2018, 11:34 PM

Article was in the Restorer about 6 months ago. Very good article and worth reading

PalAl · 11-03-2018, 05:10 AM

Thanks Randy, I will dig through my past issues, when I find it I will post where it was.
I too thought it was a good article and made a mental note, problem is my mental filing system is a folder short lately.

Patrick L. · 11-03-2018, 05:34 AM

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Nice info, thanks

PalAl · 11-03-2018, 05:50 AM

FOUND IT! The Restorer January/February 2018 issue, page 10
Original points vs Modern points How to Improve Modern Points
by Lynn Sondenaa Sandy, Oregon
Lynn thanks for sharing, great article.
Gotta love this hobby

TerryO · 11-03-2018, 08:45 AM

I just cut a slot in my upper plate like the 60's distributors have. It works well for me.

TerryO

PalAl · 11-03-2018, 02:05 PM

That's also a good idea, thanks

11-02-2018, 07:28 PM	#1
PalAl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orangeville Illinois Posts: 461	Roll Pin mod to modern upper plate I saw an article a while back about installing a roll pin in the modern upper plate to assist with setting the point gap. Has anyone tried this mod? Was it worth doing. Do you remember where this article appeared? Model A News, Restorer??? Thanks for your time

11-02-2018, 07:38 PM	#2
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Roll Pin mod to modern upper plate Hmmm, interesting. Haven't heard of it. I haven't found them hard to set.

11-02-2018, 08:47 PM	#3
PalAl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orangeville Illinois Posts: 461	Re: Roll Pin mod to modern upper plate If I remember right it gives you an anchor spot when the screwdriver is in the point slot for setting the gap. Also lets you hold the correct gap when the screws are tightened to the plate.

11-02-2018, 11:34 PM	#4
RandyinUtah Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 242	Re: Roll Pin mod to modern upper plate Article was in the Restorer about 6 months ago. Very good article and worth reading

11-03-2018, 05:10 AM	#5
PalAl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orangeville Illinois Posts: 461	Re: Roll Pin mod to modern upper plate Thanks Randy, I will dig through my past issues, when I find it I will post where it was. I too thought it was a good article and made a mental note, problem is my mental filing system is a folder short lately.

11-03-2018, 05:34 AM	#6
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Roll Pin mod to modern upper plate Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nice info, thanks

11-03-2018, 05:50 AM	#7
PalAl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orangeville Illinois Posts: 461	Re: Roll Pin mod to modern upper plate FOUND IT! The Restorer January/February 2018 issue, page 10 Original points vs Modern points How to Improve Modern Points by Lynn Sondenaa Sandy, Oregon Lynn thanks for sharing, great article. Gotta love this hobby

11-03-2018, 08:45 AM	#8
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 531	Re: Roll Pin mod to modern upper plate I just cut a slot in my upper plate like the 60's distributors have. It works well for me. TerryO

11-03-2018, 02:05 PM	#9
PalAl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orangeville Illinois Posts: 461	Re: Roll Pin mod to modern upper plate That's also a good idea, thanks