[cubs-n-bxrs]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I suppose push rod length could be an issue, but seriously doubt it. Do this: Set the engine on the "S" mark, then loosen up the points and see if you can get a gap of at least .020. If you can, it's fine. .018 or under, I'd be looking for another one. My guess is I think you will find that you can get way over .020.


If you keep burning up points, and have starting issues, I'd be checking engine to frame grounding. Also, where are you getting the points and condenser? Coil? How old is the plug wire? Pitting on the points usually indicates a condenser problem. Is you condenser grounded good? Hooked to the negative side of the coil? Although it may help your point burnout issue, I don't think a point saver will fix your starting problem.

Another issue I have run into is the lobe that the point push rod rides on has had excessive wear and couldn't get the points to open far enough. So I put the old thinking cap on and designed a push rod with a wide base to bridge the worn area on the cam lobe. Only problem with that is it has to be installed from the inside which means the engine has to be torn down to remove the cam. Sure beat coming up with a good cam.