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Originally Posted by wheelbender6
I accidently made the point gap too wide once on an Olds 455 4bbl. Flames shot out of the carb like a volcano when I tried to start it. Lesson learned.
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I did a tune-up on my 74 Opel Manta and didn't tighten the hold down screw on the points enough. After it stalled, and I got smart enough to pull the cap, I found about an eighth inch gap in the points. Serrated lockwashers used after that.
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