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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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I have a 71 with a points distributor. I will be setting the timing via Lars's specs. Do I need a dwell meter as well? Is this a good one:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUN-CP7605/

Or is there another simpler and cheaper one somewhere? Do I even need one at all? Thanks.
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If you have a points distributor its good to have a dwell meter.If your worried about cost I've seen them on E-Bay @ $5.00 and up. They can be adjusted with a feeler guage but its a PIA and a dwell meter is much more accurate.

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Thats a pretty good unit, it does a few things that you need along with dwell. Most of them do multiple jobs. There are several on ebay that are a pretty good deal.
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I found a Craftsman at a garage sale for $2. It works great. There are old ones out there. Might check Craigslist too.
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I found one. Thanks guys
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