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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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Need Help With Dwell

I've spent a lot of time checking around the garage forums and couldn't find anything on this. Is there a post on here that someone has a link to that will refresh me on setting dwell. Used to be able do this but it was long ago. I've got a 390 fe if that matters. thanks
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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I usually set the point gap with a feeler gauge instead of going by dwell. Then hook up a timing light and make sure timing is still correct.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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For most applications, setting the point gap to the factory specification will ensure the dwell is set closely enough for all practical purposes. To get any more accurate than that, you'd need to use a dwell meter.
 
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