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Q: How do you check dwell angle without a dwell angle meter?
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How do you check dwell angle?

The meter needs a dwell setting or scale. Otherwise it won't measure it with meaningful readings.


Can you set point gap without a dwell meter?

Yes, but the dwell meter is by far the best and easiest way on a Chevy.


How do you test a distributor on a 1971 Nova?

With a dwell meter you could monitor the dwell angle. If the dwell fluctuates the distributor shaft and bushings are probably worn out. The dwell should be between 28 and 32 degrees and not fluctuate.


How do you set dwell angle?

Setting dwell angel and setting point gap accomplish the same thing. On my 64-1/2 Mustang I have to remove the distributor cap and loosen the set screw on the points. Place a screw driver in the slot for adjusting and twist until the gap between the points is correct. The cam on your distributor shaft must be aligned with the nub on the points. This achieves the Maximum Gap your points can achieve. It also determines your maximum Dwell angle (Angle is nub- points pivot - points tip). Tighten set screw when gap is correct and check for accuracy. Withthe car running and a dwell meter connected you can confirm proper dwell angle. Some cars have an adjusting screw external to the distributor cap so you can adjust using a dwell meter while the car is running.


What is dwell angle meter?

It was a tool used to accurately set the gap on ignition points. They don't get much use these days.


What is the gap for the points for a 1983 vw 1500motor?

50 degrees of dwell. You can't do the final point setting procedure with feeler gauges, because every set of points and condenser is a little different. How to set them: First set the points to .016" gap. Next, hook up your dwell meter and start the engine. With the meter set to the 4-cylinder position, see if you have 50 degrees of dwell angle on the meter. If you have more, close the points .001" and try it again. If you have less, open them up .001" and recheck. Keep doing it until the dwell angle is 50 degrees.


What are the Dwell settings for 1993 Jeep Laredo?

A dwell meter is used to check the setting on a POINTS type ignition system, these have not been used in quite a few years, and for sure not as late as 1993.


What is the point gap setting for 1967 GTO 400?

.020 If you have a dwell meter it is 30 degrees of dwell.


What is the point gap on marine 305 Chevy?

Use a dwell meter to set the points at 30 degrees dwell.


How do you set the dwell on a 1974 350 Chevy truck?

attach a dwell meter and set the points for 30 degrees.


Where does a dwell tach hook up to set points?

This might sound confusing, but the positive lead to the dwell meter goes to the negative side of the coil -- the same side the wire to the points goes to, and the negative lead to the dwell meter goes to a good ground like an intake manifold bolt or coil bracket bolt for example. Make sure you read the dwell on the right scale for the number of cylinders the engine has, or make sure you have the meter set to the number of cylinders the engine has (depending on what kind of dwell meter you're using) or else the dwell readings and RPM readings will be wrong.


How do you torque head bolts without torque angle meter?

Torquing head bolts without a torque angle meter is substantially harder than with one but it is very much possible. All it requires is keeping a steady hand and a keen eye on your work.