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Date:         Thu, 24 Jul 2003 23:15:06 EDT
Reply-To:     Simplstupd@AOL.COM
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From:         Paul Wies <Simplstupd@AOL.COM>
Subject:      dwell angle: thanks problem fixed
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Thanks guys.  Had point gap set at .018".  Dwell was reading 30.


I swapped in a set of used Bosch points, and gapped them at .016"
Started it up and immediately dwell was at 50.


Redid the timing, and the idle setting, and off for a test drive.  It starts
even easier than it did.  Good power, and no hesitation if I slow did then hit
the gas again.
Basically running great!


Still backfires/diesels if I shut it down when in Park.  If I shut it off in
any other gear no backfire.  Hmmmm oh well.  Always has done this.


2 weeks ago I was even afraid to remove the distributor.  Now I can remove
the old, reinstall a new one, set the timing, all in a matter of 15 minutes.
Love to learn new things!


Thanks
Paul
'82 GL
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