Fitting points

Post by **Squiggle** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:33 pm

Did I dream it or did someone post details [last year?] of a device to make the fitting of points easier?

I was sure it was Kevin but he denies all knowledge!

You know the scenario, you fit the points and tighten.

Then you recheck gap and the bloomin' thing moved while tightening.

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:27 pm

Hold the gap open with a screwdriver in the adjuster slot whilst you tighten the locking screw

Post by **Squiggle** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:29 pm

mike.perry wrote:Hold the gap open with a screwdriver in the adjuster slot whist you tighten the locking screw

Doh, why didn't I think of that

Post by **COMMERCIALMAN** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:04 pm

I find it easier to take the distributor out. Less chance of losing a nut or screw.
Jason

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:51 pm

Not worth it on a Series MM. The dizzy is right on top where you can get at it.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:27 pm

Have you looked at Youtube ? Lots of stuff like this on there!

Post by **COMMERCIALMAN** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:59 pm

mike.perry wrote:Not worth it on a Series MM. The dizzy is right on top where you can get at it.

Oh yes course it is.

Post by **honda90** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:27 pm

Just fitted Aldon Ignitor electronic ignition to my distributor makes the engine much more smooth running I know some people say stick to points but it has made a big difference. My points were always adjusted correctly.