Anyone ever use a snap gap tool to set the points?

[desoto1939]

I know some people ask how to set the points gap on their distributor when the dizzy is in the engine.

 

If you have ever tried to do this then you will know that it can be done but you will take some time to get the cam in the correct poition so that the high point on the cam is opening the points.

 

There was a tool made to help make the job easier for the mechanics. so that you did not have to take the dizzy out of the engine block. The tool is called a snap gap.

Basically there are several metal rings that slip over the dizzy cam. The rings are made for specific model dizzy;s.  They tne have a gaping tool  that you use to gap the points.  So you take the cap and rotoe out of the dizzy then push thar apporpirate metal sleeve or ring over the cam.  You do not need to have the points on the hight point of the cam.  The take the gapping tool that has the appropriate setting adn the adapter feeler blade and then gap the points to the appropriate opening based onthe feeler gage blade.

 

The points can be at any point in the run around the cam. Then when you pull off the  sleeve that points will be perfectly gapped. This permets you to regap the points with out taking the dizzy out of the engine.

 

I have two of these tools one in my tools box in the car and another in my tool chest in the garage. I use this on my 39 Desoto.

 

Attached a picture of the tool.

 

Rich HArtung

Desoto1939@aol.com

[Don Coatney]

Great tool. You should post this in the "SHOW YOUR TOOLS" thread.

[desoto1939]

Hey Don:

 

Just added a picture of the tool in the posting for tools.

 

Have you ever used one of these tools?

 

Rich Hartung

[Don Coatney]

I have seen the tool but never used one.