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Rich Largent · 07-26-2019, 02:02 PM

Does anyone know where I can find a snap gap tool for setting the points on a 312?

KULTULZ · 07-26-2019, 05:44 PM

If you GOOGLE, you will find old sets.

Fortunateson · 07-27-2019, 01:06 AM

Please enlighten us that are ignorant of this tool. Won't a regular point setting tool work?

KULTULZ · 07-27-2019, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Fortunateson

Please enlighten us that are ignorant of this tool. Won't a regular point setting tool work?

Not ignorant, just not made aware.

The tool has hollow sleeves that slide over the dist can so as you don't need to move to high point of cam. Saves a lot of time and sweat, especially if one specialized in engine tune before electronics.

Ole Don · 07-27-2019, 09:48 AM

They were fast and accurate.

Anteek29 · 07-27-2019, 10:00 AM

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I still prefer using my dwell meter for accuracy. Reflects actual running status of the points.

5851a · 07-27-2019, 10:26 AM

So if my thinking is correct you slip the sleeve over the cam and alter the gap to compensate for the sleeve and not have to crank engine? I would think dwell meter was better but would take considerable longer.

rotorwrench · 07-27-2019, 04:35 PM

The GM stuff was easy to adjust for dwell. On the Fords, I set them to gap with a wire gauge and checked them with the dwell meter. I seldom ever had to adjust the dwell. When I did, it was usually because of a misalignment of the two point faces or a worn out bushing in the distributor body.

Fortunateson · 07-28-2019, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Not ignorant, just not made aware.

The tool has hollow sleeves that slide over the dist can so as you don't need to move to high point of cam. Saves a lot of time and sweat, especially if one specialized in engine tune before electronics.

Thanks for the education. When I use the term "ignorant" it basically mean unknowing or unaware, definitely not stupid.

KULTULZ · 07-28-2019, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fortunateson

Thanks for the education.

When I use the term "ignorant" it basically mean unknowing or unaware, definitely not stupid?

Just affirming ...

Rich Largent · 08-13-2019, 09:47 AM

Thanks for input everyone.

07-26-2019, 02:02 PM	#1
Rich Largent Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cape Fear area, North Carolina Posts: 53	Snap Gap Tool for 312 Does anyone know where I can find a snap gap tool for setting the points on a 312?

07-27-2019, 01:06 AM	#3
Fortunateson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 511	Re: Snap Gap Tool for 312 Please enlighten us that are ignorant of this tool. Won't a regular point setting tool work?

07-27-2019, 09:48 AM	#5
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Snap Gap Tool for 312 They were fast and accurate.

07-27-2019, 10:00 AM	#6
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: Snap Gap Tool for 312 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I still prefer using my dwell meter for accuracy. Reflects actual running status of the points. __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria Last edited by Anteek29; 07-27-2019 at 11:17 AM.

07-27-2019, 10:26 AM	#7
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: Snap Gap Tool for 312 So if my thinking is correct you slip the sleeve over the cam and alter the gap to compensate for the sleeve and not have to crank engine? I would think dwell meter was better but would take considerable longer.

07-27-2019, 04:35 PM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: Snap Gap Tool for 312 The GM stuff was easy to adjust for dwell. On the Fords, I set them to gap with a wire gauge and checked them with the dwell meter. I seldom ever had to adjust the dwell. When I did, it was usually because of a misalignment of the two point faces or a worn out bushing in the distributor body.

08-13-2019, 09:47 AM	#11
Rich Largent Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cape Fear area, North Carolina Posts: 53	Re: Snap Gap Tool for 312 Thanks for input everyone.