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I just installed a new pick up in my 78, the gap should be set at .008, that is 8 thousands of one inch. You MUST use a non metallic feeler gage, This means brass or copper. If you use a steal gage you will burn out the new pick up, because the pick up is magnetised. Make sure the pick up an the lobes on you distributor are parallel insert you non metallic feeler gage and move the pick up until you get your desired gap. To get the lobes on the distributor parallel you simply turn your fan clockwise while you apply pressure on the alternator belt. NOTE it is much easier to achieve this, if the distributor is out of the vehicle. The .008th gap is for a 318 engine. Good luck!
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