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Factory dwell settings range between 28 and 32 degrees-we routinely set ours at around 30 and check it annually. Use caution when making under-hood adjustments-you'll receive a sharp jolt if you ground the contact points in any way. Also, remember that dwell affects ignition timing, so be sure to reset timing after making any dwell adjustment.
Setting Up Ignition Contact Points - Contact Point Connection

 Factory dwell settings range between 28 and 32 degrees-we routinely set ours at around 30 and check it annually. Use caution when making under-hood adjustments-you'll receive a sharp jolt if you ground the contact points in any way. Also, remember that dwell affects ignition timing, so be sure to reset timing after making any dwell adjustment.  View Related Article

 

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