Then it stops because the points are so badly burned they cant perform their function. The Haynes manual recommends a point gap of . 016-. 020 inches for engines used in the P1800.

How do you set the gap on points?

6:2910:03How to Set Points Gap & Replace Condenser in a Bosch DistributorYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipHold it steady with one hand and then slacken the retaining screw with the other. And what youllMoreHold it steady with one hand and then slacken the retaining screw with the other. And what youll see is the points or spring closed on the feeler gauge now nip up your retaining screw.

How do you set points on a distributor?

20:1723:08How to Install Adjust and Set Breaker Points - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUsing a dwell meter or as we said before an ohm meter. And youll do that for both sets of pointsMoreUsing a dwell meter or as we said before an ohm meter. And youll do that for both sets of points youll move it from here to this other set of points to check dwell on the other.

How does point gap affect timing?

A wider gap will advance the timing. The sooner they open the wider the gap will be. As you increase the gap, the dwell angle will decrease because the points will open earlier. The spark occurs when the points open, hence increased spark timing.

What happens if the spark plug gap is wrong?

If the spark plug gap is incorrectly set, it can lead to engine issues. The customer may experience loss of power, misfires, spark plug fouling, increased plug wear, or poor gas mileage.

Does spark plug gap have to be exact?

The gap between the center and side electrodes of a spark plug must be an exact distance; otherwise, your plugs dont fire efficiently. Adjusting the distance between the two electrodes is called gapping your spark plugs. You need a feeler gauge to gap your spark plugs properly.