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Just had 1954 model IGE4502-E distributor rebuilt and want to set new points. Difficult to set with feeler gauge as when I tighten down screw to hold points, the gap closes. There is an oblong screw head in the base plate but seems to have no effect in moving plate, therefor, the point gap. Did the original points have a base extendsion or something to extend an rest against this oblong screw to make and hold the .007" point set when one tightens the hold down screw? An I off base here or what?
Thanks,
Bill

packards1 has original points on his site for Autolite which I believe is what you are working with.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-54-Packard-Auto-Lite-Ignition-Point-Set-354262-NOS-/370640157128?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item564bdff9c8

Borrowing part of his photo, do the points you have now look anything like the originals which have a couple of oblong holes -- maybe one for an adjustment screw?

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Yes, these look like the ones I've been looking for.
Thanks,
Bill

Remove the rotor. Grasp the distributor shaft and shift it back and forth. If there is more than 0.010" slop then the bushings are worn and that will cause difficulty in setting the points as well as poor engine idle, starting and operation in general.

Yes, it did move, so I had new bushings installed on the distributor shaft.
Bill

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Bill, the point set gap should be about 0.017" not .007" as you indicated. Maybe this is a typo?

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RAISES KAIN WITH THE DWELL that has been my claim CC

Yes, it's .017. Just wasn't thinking.
Bill

TRy a thin washer under the head of the srew with just a lite film of grease on the washer. Not sure if washer required as oem. That mite be the problem, no washer or washer mite fix the problem..