Re: 1934 super 8 points conversion
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2015/9/1 7:48:06
The correct NE points are getting hard to find but several sets have surfaced on eBay during the last year, fortunately I've got plenty for my own use. The points in the commonly available conversion kit uses Chrysler points, not Chevrolet. The kit is based on a concept I published many years ago and is available from several vendors. Components shown below.
Nothing complex in doing the ignition timing - you just have to keep in mind that your timing two independent 4 cylinder systems. Easiest way is to synchronize the two sets of points to fire at the correct interval as shown in the Service Letters (my own little gadget based on the tool shown in the service letters is attached) or with a distributor test machine like a Sun. If you don't have access to a Sun distributor machine or a tool like mine for synchronizing the points, you might try this method shown in my reprint (link). If you synchronize the two sets of points you only need to use a timing light for either #1 or #6 cylinder and time with the pointer on the front vibration damper. Otherwise if you haven't synchronized them, then you first time #1 in the usual manner and then switch your timing light to #6 and time that set by removing the distributor cap and adjusting the position of the moveable set of points.http://www.packardclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=864
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Nothing complex in doing the ignition timing - you just have to keep in mind that your timing two independent 4 cylinder systems. Easiest way is to synchronize the two sets of points to fire at the correct interval as shown in the Service Letters (my own little gadget based on the tool shown in the service letters is attached) or with a distributor test machine like a Sun. If you don't have access to a Sun distributor machine or a tool like mine for synchronizing the points, you might try this method shown in my reprint (link). If you synchronize the two sets of points you only need to use a timing light for either #1 or #6 cylinder and time with the pointer on the front vibration damper. Otherwise if you haven't synchronized them, then you first time #1 in the usual manner and then switch your timing light to #6 and time that set by removing the distributor cap and adjusting the position of the moveable set of points.http://www.packardclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=864
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