The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Check the points are on the peak of the cam after replacement. Reconnect the wires, and replace both screws and back off about 1/8 turn so it is just possible to move them with a screwdriver in the adjustment slot. Using one hand to check the points gap, use the other on the screrwdriver to open / close the gap.

Re-assemble in the reverse order.
There ! 52 minutes of a lunch-hour including cleaning up the old points with a fine file.
Anyone know why I'm restricted to 3 uploaded attachments ? I've seen postings with many pictures.

Cheers All,
Tony.

The reason is because you uploaded your photos directly to the forum server. Some of us upload our photos on a hosting site such as Photobucket and post links on our threads.

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Nice slideshow.
Personally I find it not very precise to use the feeler gauge because it has to be used perfectly perpendicular in order to get a correct gap. I'd like to preset it by eye and check this after install with a "strobe light" which also measures dwell angle (don't know the correct name for the device, mine is a Hella-make). Just checked it during starting and later on (when distributor is closed and plug leads connected again) with running engine.

Main complaint from my side to the original distributor is the need to replace a condensor or points during long trips when the engine is hot. Several weeks ago travelling at sunday night from Goodwood to the Netherlands and *snap* faulty condenser... The system isn't very reliable, but on the other hand that's a minor complaint that comes with the endless joy of driving such car!

Excellent pictures Tony, and a very straightforward guide.

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

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Excellent pictures Tony, and a very straightforward guide.

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

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