6 Hp chrysler - points question

twocyclemania

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Was replacing the points on my 1978-79 Chrysler 6 hp and noticed that when rotating the crankshaft/cam the point (rub) is not always in contact with the cam. I was under the impression from working on other motors that the 'rub' was always in contact with the cam. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong. These are the correct and identical points that I removed. I have the gap set (020). thanks!
 

twocyclemania

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Was replacing the points on my 1978-79 Chrysler 6 hp and noticed that when rotating the crankshaft/cam the point (rub) is not always in contact with the cam. I was under the impression from working on other motors that the 'rub' was always in contact with the cam. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong. These are the correct and identical points that I removed. I have the gap set (020). thanks!
 

twocyclemania

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I looked at the cam that I replaced (another story) and there's a wear mark just before and after top-dead-center - an inch or so on before and after. This may indicate that the point of contact is not continual. Just a thought!
 
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