Dwell is the length of time the points are closed and the coil saturates.... adjusting the dwell changes the timing so do dwell first. Be sure to apply lube to point block. Connect a suitable dwell meter to the car. Putting an Allen wrench thru the side window on the distributor and into the recepticle on the points and turning it, raises it or lowers it. When you achieve the correct reading, close the window. Then you must adjust your timing. 350's like 8 to 10 btc.
I set my 350 olds to 30 at 2000rpm
attach a dwell meter and set the points for 30 degrees.
28 degres dwell
what is point setting for chev 350 v8 engine Use dwell meter to set the gap to 30 degrees dwell.
Use a dwell meter to adjust the points to 30 degrees dwell.
Use a dwell meter to set the gap at 30 degrees.
Hook up a dwell meter and turn the 1/8" hex screw on the point set to achieve 30 degrees dwell. (Engine running)
set the point gap to achieve 30 degrees dwell.
When set properly, the gap would probably be about .018". The correct way to set the points would be to hook up a dwell meter and adjust the points for 30 degrees dwell.
Set by dwell 28-32 degrees approx. .017
use a dwell meter to set points to 30 degrees
.019 or set dwell at 28 to 32 degrees, check timing afterwqrds.