[hotrod69nova]

what is the dwell/point gap supposed to be set on on a 1971 stock 307?

 

[hotrod69nova]

anybody?I have a dwell meter how do I use it?

 

[64PRONOVA]

The dwell for most points distributors is 24-28. The red lead of the meter goes to the negative post on the coil and the black is grounded.

 

[hotrod69nova]

does the car have to be running to use it?

 

[ovrdrive]

I hate to ask but, is this a 100 points car? Why not get rid of the "DWELL/POINTS" stuff and upgrade to HEI??? Its a snap to do.


Just wondering......

 

[71SS454]

Yes, it has to be running.

 

[hotrod69nova]

I am just wanting to get it moving.im going to convert it in a little while.what wiring we are needed to convert to hei?

 

[WILMASBOYL78]

Dwell...

Proper dwell adjustment is 29-31* on the 71 307 engine..gap is .019. The car must be running to check the dwell...connect one lead to a good ground and the other to the distributor side of the coil. That's all you need to do...adjustments are made using a hex head tool or allen wrench thru the little window in the distributor cap. You should also be able to check the engine idle rpm's since your meter most likely has a tach function as well.

good luck...wilma

 

[ovrdrive]

Once you get it moving and when you are ready for the upgrade, go here:

http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/hei.htm

Dan

 

[bowtie0069]

Hey, I have a dwell meter too!
I wonder what else it could be used for?
Oh yeah, I still have a Bug in the driveway, it might still have points.
I sure don't miss that crap.