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JayR 
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 Topic: 64 american skierPosted: May-21-2007 at 9:24pm |
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would like to know the point gap dwell and timing settings on a 260 ford. I would also like to know what i should use for oil in the transmission, and how much should I put in. the dipstick is reading half way right now. And last but not least what should it idle at
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Tim D
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Posted: May-21-2007 at 9:39pm |
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I can't remember on the points, take them out and get yourself an electronic ignition, it's way better. The tranny originally had type A fluid, you can get it at NAPA. The best way to check is while sitting in the water. Idle around 600-700.
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Jim_In_Houston
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Posted: May-21-2007 at 11:57pm |
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What Tim said. I am very happy with my Pertronix points replacement. It costs about $100 and that is the best $100 I have spent on the boat, hands down.
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Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang
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Tim D
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Posted: May-23-2007 at 10:03pm |
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A pic of well spent money, better performance and easy to install.
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reidp
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Posted: May-23-2007 at 10:25pm |
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JayR, My book says .20" on the point gap, dwell at 26 degrees +/- 1 degree, and timing at 12 deg. Hope this helps.
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Posted: May-23-2007 at 10:29pm |
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Timd is that the stuff you use in your tranny,.69 a quart. OK for your stuff ,but I ain't gonna use it in mine.
Would think twice about using that stuff for bar lube in my chain saw.......Just my opinion,but i don't know squat,Lets ask the Tranny Doctor..... Code Blue Dr. Eric Levine you have a dying patient come quick.........boat dr |
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79nautique
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Posted: May-23-2007 at 10:36pm |
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use dextron II or III
type A is for a manual tranny from what I remember. |
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Jim_In_Houston
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Posted: May-23-2007 at 11:27pm |
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I like the Tru-Flo. It leaves less of a sheen on the water after I pump it out of my bilge. That Dexron III leaves a rainbow colored sheen. What I really need is a "sheen-free" fluid.
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JayR
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Posted: May-24-2007 at 7:25pm |
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thanks for all the info guys ill try to get pics up asap.
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Tim D
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Posted: May-24-2007 at 9:17pm |
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I would switch to dextron when (if ever) I rebuild the tranny. But since my 41 year old clutches have type A I'm not going to risk switching.
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