what's my point gap setting?

[gmarshall43]

I'm bought my first boat this year and it needs a tune up. The previous owner said it is a ford v8, 188hp with a merc outdrive. I was going to replace the points but I'm not sure where to set the gap at? Can anyone tell me?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[J.J.W]

Re: what's my point gap setting?

I usually set them up with a dwell of 30-32 degrees.<br />If you don't have a dwell meter, then just set it up with a .018-.019 gap.<br />Good luck,<br />Justin<br />www.sterndrive.cc

 

[Blk-n-Blu]

Re: what's my point gap setting?

radar, Here is a link to tune up specs just click on the motor you have (probably the 351cid) MCM 888

 

[gmarshall43]

Re: what's my point gap setting?

Hey Blk-n-Blu<br /><br />you mentioned a link in your response, I must be blind because I don't see it. Thanks for the help.

 

[Wart T]

Re: what's my point gap setting?

Oh man I'm an oldbaldfatblindguy too.

 

[jagans]

Re: what's my point gap setting?

Not to sound pompous, but if you don't even know where your points are, you better let a Pro do it. You could cost yourself more than its worth.

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: what's my point gap setting?

Not to sound pompous, but if you don't even know where your points are, you better let a Pro do it. You could cost yourself more than its worth.

OP needs the GAP, he knows where they are! Geez....

 

[Fishermark]

Re: what's my point gap setting?

Yo jagans - you're chastising a guy who posted this back in 2004. I'm guessing he has had it fixed by now.