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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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Hi everyone i have a 1970 F-100 with a 1971 lincoln 460 in it. i need to replace the distributor points but i dont know what to set them at. Can anyone help me out?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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The old Chilton manual I have says .017 for point gap. You may have to increase it a bit if the shaft bushings are worn.

An old ( but good ) trick. A match book cover can be used as a feeler gauge in an emergency. It won't be right but it will run well enough to get home.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Robdogf-100
Hi everyone i have a 1970 F-100 with a 1971 lincoln 460 in it. i need to replace the distributor points but i dont know what to set them at. Can anyone help me out?
A better way to set points is with a dwell meter. Using a dwell meter, the setting is 27.0 to 31.5 degrees.

 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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or save your self some long term money and switch to electronic ignition, JMO
 
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