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GSThunder
06-24-2002, 11:56 PM
Well,can anybody tell me why my OTC digital Volt/Dwell/Ohm meter won't read true dwell? I finally found the source of my ignition troubles was as simple as point gap(it's always the simple things I overlook :Dou: )
Back in the old days I had an analog meter to set dwell,but thats since been replaced with a digital meter(so I can repair my GN).It seems that even though I had the meter set to 8 cylinder,it was reading nearly double.It read 30*,but when I physically checked the point gap,it was over .025"!
I reset the points to .016" and its a new car! I simply had to find the problem before upgraded to a better ignition as I can't stand to throw parts at a problem.
Jim Weise
06-25-2002, 12:26 AM
Points???


what are they.... :laugh:


JW
CyberBuick
06-25-2002, 12:50 AM
I agree with Jim!! What the hell are those things? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Scott
SportWagonGS
06-25-2002, 12:58 AM
Al,
Don't worry, I still run points in both my cars, I had problems with the Pertronix getting along with my MSD 6A, the wagon seems to run just fine with points in it....as a matter of fact it ran it's best time at the strip with a set of Blue Streaks triggering the MSD! I don't turn my engine over 5800 so point float isn't a problem
GSThunder
06-25-2002, 06:36 AM
Thanks Kurt, I figure if they worked from the factory for years ,they should be able to work now. I will be upgrading to electronic, but I HAD to find this problem first.
And as for you JW, if you lift your hat, you should be able to find a point....:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
CyberBuick
06-25-2002, 11:46 AM
Your not gonna take that abuse are ya Jim? :Brow:
Jim Weise
06-25-2002, 11:50 AM
Sure, from Al, I will take that abuse...


You know what they say about short people...:laugh: :laugh:

JW
GSThunder
06-25-2002, 03:30 PM
Aw,come on now Jim , everybody is short compared to you..:laugh:
Glad to see you can take a joke..:beer
By the way,I'd be willing to bet your very own 68 GS 400 convertible has points in it.............?
Jim Weise
06-25-2002, 03:45 PM
GSThunder said:By the way,I'd be willing to bet your very own 68 GS 400 convertible has points in it.............?


Why yes, it does... but then again, it has not moved in about 12 years, so I don't think that counts. :Dou:

When it does go back into use, it won't be wearing points, you can be sure of that. :error:

I like a mag trigger, but have had good sucess with the Pertronix stuff.

JW