I have changed the points 2 times in 5500 miles on the TD. Solved the oil
problem, but just curious about the longevity of points.
Steve
52 TD
Dan Ray wrote:
> Steve,
> Be certain that the gap is correct. Pitting is caused by the surface of the
> contacts literally being "blasted" away as they arc. Also, perhaps some oil
> got on the surface, adding fuel to the fire between the contacts.
> You can carefully file them as a temporary measure, but you'll need new ones
> ASAP -- probably part of your problem. A friendly biker dude showed me this
> trick when I was stranded with my '67 bug between Yuma and LA a long time
> ago.
>
> Dan
> '73 B
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven Tritle <stritle@epix.net>
> To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Sunday, May 17, 1998 3:17 PM
> Subject: distributor points
>
> >What actually causes the points to pit? How many miles or hours before
> >one should see evidence of pitting?
> >
> >steve
> >52 TD
> >
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