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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
Dec 12, 2009 at 6:59 AM
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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.
Dec 12, 2009 at 5:11 PM
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