How do you replace the points on an ignition?
Connect the black wire from the module to the negative terminal on the coil in the same fashion. Push the rotor back onto the distributor shaft, lining up the slot in the rotor with the notch on the shaft. Set the distributor cap back onto the distributor and push in on the side of the holding clips with your thumbs until they snap into place.
What happens if you set ignition points too close?
Getting the best gap between the points is essential for engine performance and reliability. Set the points too wide and the spark plugs don’t get enough juice — your engine whimpers. Set them too close and the engine works fine for a few miles. Then it stops because the points are so badly burned they can’t perform their function.
When do you change the ignition point gap?
July, 1998 Setting the ignition contact point gap may eventually become a lost art, since the points are replaced in modern cars by electronic ignition. Even some owners of classic cars find it more practical to replace the points with an aftermarket electronic system.
How often should I Change my breaker point ignition?
This change-over made engines run smoother and more efficiently and eliminated the need for owners to replace points and condenser every few thousand miles. However, if you own a vintage vehicle that has a breaker point ignition system, you can convert your vehicle to run on an electronic ignition module.
How do you adjust the ignition point on a car?
Look at the stationary point and how it is held to the base plate, and you will find a way to do this. Adjustment is a matter of trial and error. Move the stationary point out a bit if it was too close, tighten the holding screw (not too tight), and measure the gap. If it still isn’t right, try again.
How do you set the timing on a Honda Accord?
Turn the key ON and crank the engine. Using a feeler gauge to get close, adjust the points to the desired setting according to dwell readings and tighten the points. Crank it again to be sure the dwell angle is still correct. You can now go on to set your timing.
Getting the best gap between the points is essential for engine performance and reliability. Set the points too wide and the spark plugs don’t get enough juice — your engine whimpers. Set them too close and the engine works fine for a few miles. Then it stops because the points are so badly burned they can’t perform their function.
What’s the best way to clean ignition points?
Cleaning the points is simply a matter of filing them down until they’re shiny. The best way to do this is to remove them from the distributor and put them in a vice — if it’s possible to do this without damage.