The contact-breaker setting is often neglected, but it is vital to good running. Ideally, check and set the gap, between every major service, and replace the contact breaker after 6,000 miles or 10,000 km, or twice a year.
Fitting and adjusting contact-breaker points
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Fitting and adjusting contact-breaker points
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