point gap

LilJack · Post by **LilJack** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:18 pm

I know, I need a manual

I have one ordered but the points, condensor and all need changing out. Truck won't start in the morning with the moisture but will at lunch. Anyhow, I have all the parts but need to know what the gap is on the points, also if anyone can give me the plug wiring to distributor sequence that would be great to make sure I don't screw that up.
Truck is a 72 f100 with 300 I6.
Thanks much for basic info

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:16 pm

here is what i have points are 0.027 timing is 6b dwell is 35-39 the wires are 153624. i dont know about 6 cyl but the firing order on v8's are on the intake. they might be on yours too.

LilJack · Post by **LilJack** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:52 am

Thanks for the info.

hutch1973 · Post by **hutch1973** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:07 pm

I just put in one of those aftermarket kits to convert the points over to electronic. I have no idea how it works but it took 15 minutes and I'll never have to set points again. Best money I've spent in awhile.

LilJack · Post by **LilJack** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:02 am

I've been looking into that, but having changed the starter, carb, battery, cables etc... I think I'll wait till next paycheck

Which one did you get anyway?

hutch1973 · Post by **hutch1973** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:13 pm

I just bought one out of JC Whitney, it was about a hundred with shipping. Truck starts a lot better and it will eliminate troubleshooting point gap anytime you have a hiccup. I have a set of points/cond in the glove box in case anything goes wrong, it's easy to swap in and out.

mrsnicks · Post by **mrsnicks** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 12:13 am

Wow Hutch.. you got ripped. Do a search on ebay for Ford Pertronix , or check out the main site:

http://www.pertronix.com/

This is the best 40.00 (ebay) that i spent, and it does take 10-15 minutes, never change/set points again AND you get the benefits of electonic ignition.

Again, just my

Patrick

hutch1973 · Post by **hutch1973** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:05 pm

When I said I "just" put one in it was actually a month or two ago. I went with JCW because if I order something from them I can have it within 48 hours, and I wanted to get it in asap because I was having issues with starting. Since I've purchased my set, the prices have dropped on the entry level type units. Last I saw the price of what I bought had dropped about 30 bucks in Whitney. Whatever the price, it was worth it.

mrung0wa · Post by **mrung0wa** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:37 pm

Man, I really want to get one of those "DoomaFlochies" for Jethro!

Lawrence

Sharkdance · Post by **Sharkdance** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 8:04 pm

I got a Mallory dual point brand new in the box and 2 extra sets of points with an extra dist cap off Ebay for under $100.
I like points. But Im old school.

Leadfoot · Post by **Leadfoot** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:56 pm

For points gap a match book cover is the right size. Works every time.

And the fire order is on the top of your intake. on all the 300's I have seen.

A shot of wd40 will also fix your moisture problem.

mrung0wa · Post by **mrung0wa** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:39 am

A Business card folded in half will also do the trick!

Lawrence

binder56jd · Post by **binder56jd** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:23 pm

old school tools- gimme matches- cover=17-points setting, match=35-plug gap- it'll get your harley home everytime

jd

mrung0wa · Post by **mrung0wa** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:30 pm

Oh yeah!
--- Ride a Harley ride the Best, ride a Mile Walk the Rest...

Lawrence

390Nut · Post by **390Nut** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:01 am

mrung0wa wrote:Oh yeah!
--- Ride a Harley ride the Best, ride a Mile Walk the Rest...

Lawrence

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