Re: Timing a 36 120 Business coupe

Posted by JWL On 2020/4/15 12:11:11

Two ways to set the points gap.

(1) use a feeler gauge. Set each set to specified gap or .016" to .018".

(2) use a dwell meter. Place a thin piece of cardboard or thick paper between the contact areas to disable one of the points set and set the other to 30 deg. Then repeat on the other set. Overall dwell with both sets working will now be around 35 deg.

Also note that these Autolite distributors besides being fitted with dual points did not have a vacuum modulator chamber. Autolite distributors often featured dual points (e.g., 1950s Chrysler V-8s).

This has been fun and I hope informative.

Take care and stay well.