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you get new points and conencers and then remove distributor cap then remove old points and condencers and put the new ones in after u remove them you should get a good idea how to put the new ones in
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How do you tune a car?
A general tuneup would include plugs, (points it the car is old), change air filter, check fluid levels, clean battery of any detritus, (set ignition timing is you've changed the position of the distributor while doing maintenance.)
How do you set the points on an old Pontiac distributor?
By dwell use a meter 28-32 degrees
How do you set the dwell on an old school mallory points distributor?
i always had a meter with dwell on it you adj your points base and keep the gap the same Addition to above: Haven't messed with a points ignition in quite some time, but still have a Sun distributor machine and remember how to do it, if it's a dual point distributor the easiest way is to block one of the sets of points with a matchbook cover or thin piece of cardboard in between the points and set the dwell on the other set, then put the matchbook cover between the point set you just set the dwell on and set the dwell on the other set, then remove the matchbook cover and your done. If you're doing this on the car (as opposed to doing it on a distributor machine) you should then re-set or at least check the timing.
How do you make an older car run smoothly as though it were new?
I don't know how old old is, but a compression check would be a good place to start. If all the compression is the same, start by rebuilding the carb, new plugs and wires and points and condensor in an older distributor. That's all there is.
Where can you find a picture of distributor cap on a 235 Chevy 6 cylinder?
A parts store or on a car at car shows. Old auto repair books.
How do you change the points in a 1965 dodge dart gt?
take distributor cap off and pull the rotor bug off, unhook wires from points and take screw out that holds points in place and take old points out, wipe off eccentric cam lobes in the distributor and put a little lube that should be supplied with the new points all around the cam, put new points in place with screw loose and you will see a rubbing block on the back of the new points that rides on the cam, bump engine over until that rubbing block is on any high point on the cam lobe and then insert a .016 feeler gauge between the points tips and tighten the screw that holds the points in completely down tight, pull the gauge out and recheck to make sure you have .016 and if you do all you have to do now is hook up the wires you took off the old points and tighten them down, don't forget to install a new rotor bug and a new distributor cap while your at it.
What is points gap for opel corsa 1 liter?
Unless your car is about 20-30 years old it will not have points.
Why does it take your car long to change gears?
your car must be too old
Is it cheaper to buy a new car or changing an engine of an old car?
Usually cheaper to change an engine, but then you have an old car with a new engine.
Will an HEI distributor fit in a 73 Nova?
absolutely, i have 1972 nova and did the, the only problem is you will have to hammer the fire wall back a little where the distributor will go and find a smaller diameter air cleaner because the old one will no longer fit. If the car came with a points-type distributor, it will have a resistance wire feeding the hot side of the coil. You would want to remove the resistance wire and substitute a copper wire to provide full voltage to the HEI.
What is the distributor timing on a Honda Civic 1.5 engine?
Hello, Yesterday i drove nicely to work but later in the day when i start my car there is no spark ?? i tested it in all possible ways but there way no spark jezzanyways, i did change to new spark plugs, plus i have new wires (4 months old) and same with distributor cap...and there no engine light tht shows up. now i m not sure if my car wont crank because of bad coil? ignition starter or distributor??if so, can u show me any diagram to change it. my car is 1993 Honda civic coupe DX 1.5Lit. Please help any feedback is appreciated. cheers____________
Will the cap and rotor from a 350 work on a 305?
There were several different distributors used over the years. If a distributor fits a 305, it also fits a 350. The cap and rotor from an old style points distributor does not fit the newer HEI, or vice versa.
