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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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points gap for a 59 223?
i tried searching, search wouldnt work for me... whats the correct gap for the poins on my engine?. its a 223 in my 59 f-100...
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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I have a 1960 223 and mine are set to .017 Hope thats helps
 
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I don't have the 1960 book, but my 1956 book says 0.028" to 0.032" for all models. I have seen the gap listed as high as 0.035" on some web sites like this one Edsel Web Site. I suspect it's not terribly critical, but I am not a motor-head.
 
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every book i have seen in 30 years says .025.
 
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My book also says .025 if you use a dwell meter that speck is 35-38 deg
 
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I don't have the 1960 book, but my 1956 book says 0.028" to 0.032" for all models. I have seen the gap listed as high as 0.035" on some web sites like this one Edsel Web Site. I suspect it's not terribly critical, but I am not a motor-head.
You can all strike me repeatedly about the head with a blunt instrument. I was looking at spark plug gap - not the point gap. Sorry about that.
 
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.. Like I said.. My build book for a 1960 223 F100 says .017 for the points and .035 for the plugs.. 8 degrees BTDC @ 475 rpm and if U have Ac its 500 rpm...
 
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My 57 manual says for a 223, ignition points .026 to .028, plugs .035, timing for a 6cyc is 4 BTC, however, mine runs better advanced a little. For an V8 the points are set to .017.
 
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