Gap is 0.2 - 0.4mm or 0.008 - 0.015 in, for 1987 and 1988 ER, Metro and Base models.
A quick check at rock auto shows all the usual ignition components except points, so I'm guessing there is some disambiguation here.
The previous answer may well be correct if the distributor has a set of points in it.
That truck should have electronic ignition, no points.
30 degrees dwell
30 degrees.
0.019
a 1973 Chevy truck has HEI Answer And if it does have points, say not the original engine, its .018-.019 will do.
The point gap should be set for 30 degrees dwell.
the dwell is 29 to 31 degrees and the gap is .019.
NO, It is electronic ignition.
The car has electornic ignition. There are no points. The timing is a coil packand set for life.
Should be set by dwell 28-32 degrees approx. .017
www . motorcraft . com ( no spaces ) lists: 1968 Ford Mustang - 289 cubic inch V8 engine Ignition timing is ( 6 degrees BTDC ) Point gap is ( .021 ) Point dwell is ( 24 - 29 ) unless the engine compartment decal shows different
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