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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 03:08 PM
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in the back of the owners manual for my 54 right below points gap info is "breaker arm tension 19-23 oz" can someone tell me what this is ?
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 06:06 PM
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Points arm tension in the distributor, I suspect. However, I have never heard of checking this, let alone on the stove-bolt six.
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I guess you should have read the Tune Up section in the shop manual?





I've never heard of anyone checking it, either.


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This is a points tension gauge. They’re used with SUN Distributor Machines.






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that's the first time i've every seen that. thanks. i'm in the process of doing my first tune up on my car. next i want to check the carb adjustments. are there any good videos out there on adjusting the 3 carter YH carbs ?
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I’ve never seen a new set of points not meet those specs.
As far as adjusting the carbs, check YouTube.


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