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1966 Pontiac Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Engine misfire, Wheel.
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Asked on December 12, 2009

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1966 Other Pontiac Models V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

What are the point setting on a 389 motor of a pont 1966 pontiac catalina
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Replied on December 13, 2009

For 1964-67 all V8s.
Turn adjusting screw in (clockwise) until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.
with a 30 Degree dwell angle.

Starting in 1968 a standard of .016 was used. So start there for a base line.

Tiny Answered by buddycraigg (expert)
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