Points

[Minn-Tex Lee]

While checking my points I noticed that the stationary one had a round hole in it. Is this a normal condition?
Still learning
Lee

 

[Big hammer]

Yes

 

[Minn-Tex Lee]

Thank you
Lee

 

[Patrick L.]

Yep. Some do and some don't.

 

[katy]

I goofed

 

[mike657894]

new points were part of a tune up. you may want to get a new set of points.

 

[eagle]

new points were part of a tune up. you may want to get a new set of points.

If the points appear in good condition, I would clean them and adjust them, NOT replace. Some of the new ones aren't as good as the old.

 

[Kevin in NJ]

You should only replace points when the point blocks are bad or the wear block is gone.

Getting 40 years on a set of used points is completely possible. It takes a very smooth cam and regular lubrication.

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

The ones with the hole are less prone to making a PIT & a POTHOLE & last MUCH longer!
Bill Holeproponent

 

[Synchro909]

The ones with the hole are less prone to making a PIT & a POTHOLE & last MUCH longer!
Bill Holeproponent

You beat me to it, Bill.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Ah yes, the donut points to go along with the donut manifold.

8 and 9 are right on, plus the hole makes the points stay cooler.