How To Change Points In A 4K

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LoL! Perfect choice of model by Supercheap!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9wZvcr3v2c&feature=related

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For timing without a dwell meter or a timing light-

 

Assuming you have set the points gap....

 

Pull the spark plugs out to start with, put a 19mm on the crank pulley nut and turn it over to get the PULLEY mark lined up with the MOTOR 10deg mark.

 

With the dizzy cap off, loosen the dizzy clamp bolt so you can just turn it a few mm. Turn the ignition on to get dash lights, then turn the dizzy clockwise a few mm. That should close the ponts. Turn the dizzy anti-clockwise a few mm and it will open the points and will spark. You should hear the 'crack' as the coil discharges. Do it a couple of times and stop just as it happens, then tighten the dizzy clamp bolt.

 

Remember to take the 19mm spanner off!

 

If it pinks under load, turn the dizzy clockwise a couple of mm. 10 to 12deg advance should be fine, but the Good Book says 8deg.

 

Dwell is 46deg, which is another way of measuring the points gap, and the gap with feeler gauges is 0.45mm or 18thou

 

If not, go buy a timing light, it will last you all your life! They just pick up the spark pulse from the number one lead and flash, so you should see the pulley mark at 8deg as in the photo.