points setting

65couper · 05-02-2002, 12:37 PM

hi all. just wandering if anyone knows the correct points setting for 1965 inline six 200 c.i. engine. i used the ole matchbook cover method. it starts but im sure its not correct. i can find the number real easily somewhere else but right now this is the easiest. thanks

induction · 05-02-2002, 05:03 PM

The gap is * 0.034 in (0.86mm) this is for the 260,289,289HP eng.

73 Mustang Boy · 05-02-2002, 07:10 PM

The point gap specs I have say to set it at .017-.021. I think induction was thinking about the spark plug gap it needs to be set at .034. .034 is way to big for the points I would be suprised if thr car would even run with the points that wide. Hope that cleared things up some.

PKRWUD · 05-02-2002, 07:43 PM

1965 200ci IL6

Point Gap: .025"

Point Dwell: 37.5*

Ign. Timing: 12* BTDC

Spark Plug Gap: .034"

FWIW, all Ford IL6 engines built from 1949 through 1967 had a .025" point gap.

Take care,
-Chris

Rev · 05-02-2002, 09:02 PM

Hey, the "business card setting" worked for me for a a long time before I got "high tech" and bought a feeler guage. (historical data here).

Rev

induction · 05-03-2002, 06:23 PM

Oops sorry 'bout that guys I was thinking plugs duh... oh well 2 out of twenty-one aint bad hua?

lol

65couper · 05-03-2002, 07:16 PM

thanks guys, i knew you would come through.probably catch it sometime this weekend. thanks

05-02-2002, 12:37 PM	#1
65couper Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 5	points setting hi all. just wandering if anyone knows the correct points setting for 1965 inline six 200 c.i. engine. i used the ole matchbook cover method. it starts but im sure its not correct. i can find the number real easily somewhere else but right now this is the easiest. thanks

05-02-2002, 05:03 PM	#2
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	The gap is * 0.034 in (0.86mm) this is for the 260,289,289HP eng. __________________ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month* RiceHatersClub Member #27

05-02-2002, 07:10 PM	#3
73 Mustang Boy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 84	The point gap specs I have say to set it at .017-.021. I think induction was thinking about the spark plug gap it needs to be set at .034. .034 is way to big for the points I would be suprised if thr car would even run with the points that wide. Hope that cleared things up some. __________________ 73 coupe, 351W, GT-40 heads, edlebrock 750, offenhauser intake, .488 lift cam, 2.5 exhaust, 2 chamber flowmasters, blah, blah, blah...

05-02-2002, 07:43 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	1965 200ci IL6 Point Gap: .025" Point Dwell: 37.5* Ign. Timing: *12 BTDC Spark Plug Gap: .034"** FWIW, all Ford IL6 engines built from 1949 through 1967 had a .025" point gap. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

05-02-2002, 09:02 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Hey, the "business card setting" worked for me for a a long time before I got "high tech" and bought a feeler guage. (historical data here). Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

05-03-2002, 06:23 PM	#6
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	Oops sorry 'bout that guys I was thinking plugs duh... oh well 2 out of twenty-one aint bad hua? lol __________________ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month* RiceHatersClub Member #27

05-03-2002, 07:16 PM	#7
65couper Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 5	thanks guys, i knew you would come through.probably catch it sometime this weekend. thanks

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