2 questions.
sorry didn't mean to send that Reinstalled the stock dual point ignition with retard micro switch and correct condensers which I checked to insure they are working correctly. Have question about dwell. My manual says 39 degrees with both sets of points and 34 degrees with just the R1 points. When I check the dwell with both points I'm only getting 15 degrees while the R1 points read 40 (a little high but shouldn't be a problem) degrees (withing spec). This is exactly the opposite of what should be happening. The dwell should be higher when both sets are working. Both sets of points have 12 to 13 thou gap which would explain the high dwell for the R1 only. I tested the R2 circuit and it seems fine. Switches at about 2500 rpm along with advancing timing about 10 degrees and there is virtually no resistance when its grounded. Just wondering how to check the dwell. I hooked my dwell meter to the negative post of the coil (before the resistor). Both distributors test the same within a couple of degrees. Is there any reason I shouldn't be able to read the dwell when both R1 and R2 are working? Are the points all phased the same? in other words are the R2 points different than the R1 other than lead length. The point mounting plates are exactly where they were before I put the Pertronix in. Another question about the mechanical advance which seems to be working fine when checked with timing light (34 degrees on the button at 5K). Should you be able to twist the rotor to verify its working smoothly. My guess is no but I was just wondering. I can pry the crossbar sliding bushings out and they spring right back so I'm assuming that along with the timing light that its working OK. What would be the recommend lube for the advance mechanism? The crossbar and its sliding bushings are pretty dry while the weight pivots and limiting springs and ball ends are well lubed. Just another goofy thing that demonstrates I don't know as much as I think I do. Pic details wiring. Image Unavailable, Please Login
