The absolute best way to set point gap is with a dwell meter. Using a feeler gauge is just a guide.
Dwell meters used to be really cheap like less than $30. But now with electronic systems around not many cars driving have them so stores don't really have a need to stock them.
Points systems work They have worked for years but there is maintenance with them.
Are you trying to just get the car started or change over to a new system?
Allen
Here's a novel idea, let's not throw a bunch of parts at the car hoping it will fix the problem and instead spend a little time diagnosing it first.
Life was a little easier when I was just a wrench.
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