Setting points BBC
 

I was going to do a electronic ignition upgrade but decided for now to just do new points, 86 Baja with 400's

How do I set them up? I have done them in the past in a 20ft Sea Ray but never made sure they were perfect, I want this boat to run right, how do I set the dwell?? my dad has a old school dwell meter, just not sure what to look for.

Any info would help, thanks, Tim

Potronics makes a points module thats easy to install if you dont want to completly upgrade. :cool-smiley-027:

With the cap off,set the contact point of the points on one of the lobes of the dist.make sure the plastic/fiber is directly on top of the lobe.adjust the point now to the desired gap.usualy the thickness of a match book cover is about the norm.

Feeler gauge:
New points .019
Used points .016

Dwell meter:
30 degrees

Don't forget lube.